Linear magnification (in) produced by a rear view mirror fitted in vehicles : (a) is equal to one (b) is less than one (c) is more than one (d) can be more or less than one depending on the position of object

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Answer: (b) is less than one

Explanation: Rear view mirror is a convex mirror. So the image formed is always virtual and diminished. Diminished images have linear magnification less than one.

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Linear magnification (in) produced by a rear view mirror fitted in vehicles : (a) is equal to one (b) is less than one (c) is more than one (d) can be more or less than one depending on the position of object

Answer: (b) is less than one Explanation: Rear view mirror is a convex mirror. So the image formed is always virtual and diminished. Diminished images have linear magnification less than one.

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Explanation: Rear view mirror is a convex mirror. So the image formed is always virtual and diminished. Diminished images have linear magnification less than one.