We can see a candle flame at 30 miles on a clear,dark night,and we can hear the tick of a watch 20 feet away in a quiet room.These two facts are examples of ____________.

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The ability to see a candle flame at 30 miles and hear the tick of a watch 20 feet away on a quiet night are examples of absolute thresholds. Absolute thresholds refer to the minimum amount of stimulation required for a person to detect a sensory input at least 50% of the time.

We Can See a Candle Flame at 30 Miles on a Clear,dark