Why does a driver use a convex mirror as a rear view mirror?

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Because, the image formed in a convex mirror is smaller than the object. Due to this, more area is reflected in the same size of convex mirror than in a plane mirror of the same size.
This enables the driver to observe more of the traffic without increasing the size of the mirror.

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