Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor

Hi,

I have a question regarding the data provided on the Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor sensor page.

It’s written there that the sensor minimum detectable length: 1mm black line, I would like to know what does exactly means, for example, if I have a black line with 0.5 mm thickness does that mean the sensor will not be able to see it? even if the sensor is placed at a height near 3 mm?

Thanks.