A convex mirror:

Converges the incident parallel rays

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Diverges the incident parallel rays

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May converge or diverge the incident parallel rays

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The correct option is B
Diverges the incident parallel rays

A convex mirror diverges the incident parallel rays and this is why it is called a diverging mirror.

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