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 it is the same size as the other. This is an example of which perceptual cue?

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The perceptual cue described is relative size, which involves interpreting the size of objects based on their distance from us. In this case, the closer car appears slightly larger even though both are identical in size.

Two Identical Model Cars Are Parked at the Far End