The absolute threshold for touch is________?

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AA puff of air blown in your face from 2 feet away

BThe wing of a bee falling on your cheek from a distance of 1 centimeter

CPressure of one had pushing on your head for 30 seconds

DWater from a shower landing on your back with a velocity of one foot per second

Correct answer

B. The wing of a bee falling on your cheek from a distance of 1 centimeter

Explanation

The correct answer is The wing of a bee falling on your cheek from a distance of 1 centimeter.

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