In a small room with one window, Kofi and Meiling are standing at opposite ends. Kofi is closer to the window and it's a sunny day outside. Kofi comments that the room is well-lit. Meiling, however, complains that it's quite dim where she is standing. Why does Meiling perceive the room as dimmer than Kofi? Respond very briefly.
The window is the source of light for the room. Since Kofi is closer to the window, he is within an area that receives more direct sunlight, making his surroundings appear brighter. Meiling is standing farther away from the window where less direct sunlight reaches. This distance from the light source results in a drop in illumination, causing her to perceive her end of the room as dimmer. Additionally, Kofi's body might partially block some of the light from reaching Meiling, contributing to the dimmer appearance of the room from her perspective.