Home › Andhra Pradesh SSC (Class 10) › Physics › Reflection of Light at Curved Surfaces › A convex mirror gives a wider field of view than…
A convex mirror gives a wider field of view than a plane mirror of the same size because its image is
Adiminished
Bmagnified
Cinverted
Ddistorted
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. diminished
1. A convex mirror always forms a diminished, erect image.
2. A smaller image lets a large region fit within the mirror.
3. This wide view is why they are used as rear view and security mirrors.
_Source: AP/TS SCERT Class 10 Physical Science, "Reflection of Light at Curved Surfaces"_
Related questions
A concave mirror forms an erect image only when the object is placedFor a concave mirror, when the object is placed at the centre of curvature, the magnificatA real image formed by a mirror is one thatFor a concave mirror, when the object is placed exactly at the focus, the image is formedThe focus of a convex mirror isThe normal at any point on a spherical mirror lies along the line joining that point to thA spherical mirror has a radius of curvature of 30 cm. Its focal length isFor a concave mirror, when the object is exactly at the centre of curvature, the image for