why would the linear magnification produced by a rear view mirror in vehicles be less than one?

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The convex mirror forms a virtual, erect, and diminished image of the object and the rearview mirror also forms the same type of image. Therefore, linear magnification (m) produced by a rearview mirror fitted in vehicles is less than one i.e., m < 1.
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why would the linear magnification produced by a rear view mirror in vehicles be less than one?

Dear Student, The convex mirror forms a virtual, erect, and diminished image of the object and the rearview mirror also forms the same type of image. Therefore, linear magnification (m) produced by a rearview mirror fitted in vehicles is less than one i.e., m < 1. Regards

Dear Student,
The convex mirror forms a virtual, erect, and diminished image of the object and the rearview mirror also forms the same type of image. Therefore, linear magnification (m) produced by a rearview mirror fitted in vehicles is less than one i.e., m < 1.
Regards