The mirror used in automobiles to see the rear field of view is a :

concave mirror

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convex mirror

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plane mirror

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convex lens

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Solution

The correct option is B convex mirror
In automobiles to convex mirror is used to see the rear field of view as it has a wider field of view.

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Consider the following statements:

I) Dentists use convex mirrors.

II) Automobiles use concave mirrors as the rear view mirrors.

III) In a convex mirror, the reflecting surface is bulging out.

IV) In a concave mirror, the reflecting surface is bulging in.

Choose the correct option.

Why can you not use a concave mirror as a rear view mirror in vehicles?

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