Considering the principles of Weber's law, which of the following would require the greatest increase in the initial stimulus for a just noticeable difference to be perceived?

A. A halogen light 20 yards away
B. A single rose in a large room
C. A pinch of salt in a quart of water
D. A dripping faucet in an adjacent room


Answer: A

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