Question

Convex mirrors are used as rear view mirrors in auto mobiles . Give reason.

Answer 1

Convex Mirrors are used as rear view Mirrors in automobiles because a virtual, erect and diminished image is formed between the pole and focus of the mirror and, also the field of view is wide.

Answer 2

Because the image is smaller, more image can fit onto the mirror, so aconvex mirror provides for a larger field of view than a plane mirror. This is why they are useful. They are usedwhenever a mirror with a large field ofview is needed. For example, the passenger-side rear view mirror on a car is convex.