Physics, asked by gokulanup2, 9 months ago

Why are convex mirrors used as side view mirror in cars?

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Answered by nikithavinoth
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The images reflected in a convex mirror, then, look smaller than they are — they're compressed. This is why convex mirrors are used on cars: They reflect more in a smaller space. ... To avoid image distortion on the driver's side, U.S. regulations require driver's side mirrors to be flat

Answered by MohakBiswas
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Convex mirrors are used as side view mirrors in a car to see the traffic behind. This is because of the following reasons:

The image formed in a convex mirror is highly diminished due to which a convex mirror gives a wide field of view of the traffic behind the vehicle.

A convex mirror always produces an erect image with respect to the object irrespective of the position of the vehicle behind.

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