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What type of mirror is used as a side mirror in a scooter? Why is this type of mirror chosen?

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Convex mirror is used as a side mirror in a scooter. Convex mirrors can form images of objects spread over a large area. So these help the drivers to see the traffic of a large area behind them.

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