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The mirror commonly used as a rear view mirror in vehicles is a
Aconvex mirror
Bconcave mirror
Cplane mirror
Dspherical mirror
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. convex mirror
1. A rear view mirror must show a wide area behind the vehicle.
2. A convex mirror always forms a diminished, erect image and covers a large field of view.
3. So drivers see more traffic in a small mirror.
_Source: AP/TS SCERT Class 10 Physical Science, "Reflection of Light at Curved Surfaces"_
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