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When an object is near a plane mirror, the image is erect, virtual and of the same size at the object. A concave mirror gives a magnified and erect image of a nearby object whereas a convex mirror gives an erect and diminished image. For the rear view mirror in a car.

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We may use either concave, convex or plane mirror
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A plane mirror is used
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A concave mirror is always used
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A convex mirror is always used
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Solution

The correct option is D A convex mirror is always used
Since convex mirrors give an erect, virtual, full-size diminished image of distant objects with a wider field of view, they enable the driver to view a much larger area than what would be possible with a plane mirror.

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