why is convex mirror used as rear view mirror in motor vehicles
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Thus, we require a mirror which gives us a wider view of the vehicles behind us. ... This is because a convex mirror forms a highly-diminished image, thus making the traffic look much smaller. As a result, we can see a large number of vehicles in a very small mirror.
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Because it produces virtual and erect image and it give a view of large area and can see the vehicles coming from the back
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(1) When an object is kept in front of a convex mirror, we get an erect and diminished image of the object.
(2) Thus, the convex mirror fitted by the side of a car driver, enables him to get an erect, clear and complete view of the vehicles coming from behind. Hence, a convex mirror is used as a rear-view mirror in a car.
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