Convex Rear-View Mirror – Rankers Physics
Topic: Ray Optics
Subtopic: Reflection by Spherical Mirrors

Convex Rear-View Mirror

Assertion (A): Rear view mirror of a vehicle is a convex mirror.
Reason (R): It never makes real image of real objects.
 
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false

Solution:

Convex mirrors are used as rear-view mirrors because they provide a wider field of view and always form virtual, erect, and diminished images of real objects. This property is crucial for drivers to see a larger area behind the vehicle and perceive objects as being further away. Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains the suitability of convex mirrors for this application.

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