Question

Why a convex mirror is used as the rear view mirror of a vechile and not a plane mirror

Answer 1

Why a convex mirror is used as the rear view mirror of a vechile and not a plane mirror?

Because they give an erect, virtual, full size diminished image of distant objects with a wider field of view.

• Thus, convex mirrors enable the driver to view much larger area than would be possible with a plane mirror.

Answer 2

Because they give an erect, virtual, full size diminished image of distant objects with a wider field of view.

Thus, convex mirrors enable the driver to view much larger area than would be possible with a plane mirror.