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Which mirror is used in vehicle rear-view mirrors?

Answer: Convex mirror.

  • A Plane mirror
  • B Concave mirror
  • C Convex mirror
  • D Cylindrical mirror

Correct answer: C. Convex mirror

Explanation: Convex mirrors give a wider field of view (upright, smaller image): ideal for rear-view mirrors.

Concave mirror ray diagram with an object drawn as a candle on the principal axis, the focal point F marked, and the parallel ray and focal ray reflecting to form an inverted real image

Concave mirror ray construction: a ray parallel to the axis reflects through F, and a ray through F reflects parallel, locating the inverted real image. Image: Maxmath12, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors, total internal reflection.

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