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Why are convex mirrors used as rear-view mirrors in vehicles?

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It forms a real, inverted and diminished image.

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It forms a virtual, erect and diminished image.

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It forms a real, inverted and magnified image.

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It forms a virtual, erect and magnified image.

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Solution

The correct option is B

It forms a virtual, erect and diminished image.


A convex mirror always forms a diminished, virtual and erect image. Also, it allows more light to fall because of the nature of its curvature. Hence, it has more field of view. Thus, a convex mirror is used as a rear-view mirror in vehicles.

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