Q511
The type of mirror used in automobiles to see the traffic on the rear side is
A.
Concave
B.
Plano-Convex
C.
Plane
D.
Convex
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Convex mirrors are used as side view mirrors in a car to see the traffic behind. This is because of the following reasons: The image formed in a convex mirror is highly diminished due to which a convex mirror gives a wide field of view of the traffic behind the vehicle.