Why is a convex mirror used instead of a plane mirror in the side view of a car?

The image formed by a convex mirror is larger than that formed by a plane mirror

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The image formed by a convex mirror is smaller than that formed by a plane mirror

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The image formed by a convex mirror is closer than that formed by a plane mirror

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The image formed by a convex mirror is farther than that formed by a plane mirror

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Solution

The correct options are
B The image formed by a convex mirror is smaller than that formed by a plane mirror
C The image formed by a convex mirror is closer than that formed by a plane mirror
A convex mirror is used instead of plane mirror because it has large view angle with always an erect image formation irrespective of position of object.

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An erect and enlarged image can be formed by

(a) only a convex mirror.

(b) only a concave mirror.

(d) both convex and concave mirrors.

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