Two identical model cars are parked at the far end of the parking lot. You are able to determine that one of the cars is closer to you than the other because it appears to be slightly larger, even though you know the two cars are the same size. This is an example of which perceptual cue?

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The perceptual cue in this scenario is relative size. When two objects are of the same size but one appears larger, we perceive the larger object as closer to us. This is because we use our previous experience and knowledge about the size of objects to make judgments about their distance from us.

Two Identical Model Cars Are Parked at the Far End