alleryWhy do motor vehicles use convex mirrors for passenger-side rear viewing?
AWider field of view
BThey magnify objects
CThey invert the rays
DThey focus headlights
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Wider field of view
Curving outward enables convex mirrors to encompass a broader viewing range behind the vehicle.
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