Question

Convex mirrors are used as rear view mirrors in the motor vehicles because :

• A. they reflect light better than the other mirrors
• B. they produce images which are more clearer than those produced by others
• C. they produce magnified images
• D. they form images which are much smaller than the objects

Answer 1

The correct option is D they form images which are much smaller than the objects

Convex mirrors are used as rear-view mirrors in motor vehicles because they form virtual and erect images which are much smaller than the objects irrespective of the distances of the object. The convex mirror helps the driver to view large areas of the traffic behind him and he can easily detect the vehicle coming or running behind him.