What type of mirror is used in an automobile?

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Automobiles have convex mirrors which are curved mirrors that give a compressed view rather than a flat view. As a result, they cover a wider field of view and objects in the mirror appear smaller. This minimizes blind spots but also creates the illusion that things in the mirror are further away as compared to flat mirrors.

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