A convex rear view mirror is preferred over a plane mirror in a car. Why?

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A convex mirror has a wider field of view than a flat one, which can only reflect the area right in front of it. With a wider field of view, the driver has more information about the area to the right of the car. Therefore, a convex rear view mirror is preferred over a plane mirror.

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