You see two of the same type of bus down the street. Even though one bus looks larger than the other, you assume that they are the same size and that the larger-appearing bus is closer to you. This assumption is based on your knowledge of

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This assumption is based on the principle of relative size, which states that objects appear smaller when they are farther away. The larger-appearing bus must be closer to you if it appears to be the same size as the smaller-appearing bus.

You See Two of the Same Type of Bus Down