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Most cars have a centre rear view mirror on the windshield and two side mirrors on the doors.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe rear view mirror.
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Why the image formed in the mirror used in vehicles as rear view mirror is smaller in size than the object?
because the mirror used is concave mirror.
Is a rear view mirror convex?
Yes. In convex mirrors, the image is always erect and diminished, at whatever distance the object may be in front of the mirror. The convex mirror has a wide field of view and hence is used as a rear view( or driving) mirror in vehicles, to view the traffic behind.
Which type of mirror is used in the headlights of vehicles?
convex mirror
Which type mirror is used in the head lights of vehicles?
A convex mirror
What are some uses for a convex mirror?
convex mirror provide erect small and virtual image of the object.these are used in side view mirrors of vehicles so that the driver can have a better view of traffic behind.
Differentiate between concave and convex mirror?
The outer curved part is coated with mercury as the inner would reflect light in case of concave mirror. Whereas the inner is coated as to make the outer to act as reflector in case of convex mirror. Concave mirror can give both real and virtual images for a real object depending on the location of object. But convex on the other hand can give only virtual image with a real object irrespective of the position of the object. Next, concave mirror can be used as shaving mirror. Also used to converge the parallel beam of light. Convex mirror is best used as rear view mirror in case of vehicles.
Which type of mirrors are used in vehicles?
convex mirror
What type of mirror is used whenever a magnified image of an object is used?
Concave mirror
Why do you use a convex mirror as a rear view mirror in vehicles?
"Convex mirrors are used to provide a wider Field_of_viewthan a flat mirror, and are often used on vehicles, especially large trucks, to minimise Blind_spot_(automobile)."http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror
Which type of mirror is placed in metro stations?
convex mirror as used by drivers in different vehicles......
Why are convex mirrors used as reflectors?
convex mirror can form image of object speared over a large area . so these helps the drivers to see the traffic behind them.
What is flat mirror and what is it used for?
a flat mirror is just a normal mirror, for getting ready in the morning, or seeing the trafic behind you.
