alleryWhich mirror is used as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?
APlane mirror
BConcave mirror
CConvex mirror
DCylindrical mirror
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Convex mirror
1. Convex mirrors always form a virtual, erect and diminished image.
2. They have a wider field of view than plane or concave mirrors.
3. This is why they are used for rear-view in vehicles.
_Source: syllabus Science, Ch 9 "Light Reflection and Refraction", §9.2.1_
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