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प्रश्न
A driver uses a convex mirror as a rearview mirror. Explain the reason with the help of a ray diagram.
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उत्तर
A convex mirror always forms a small and upright image between pole and focus. That means in a small area of mirror driver can see all the traffic coming from behind.

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संबंधित प्रश्न
State the relation between object distance, image distance and focal length of a spherical mirror (concave mirror or convex mirror).
Which mirror has a wider field of view?
Name the mirror which can give:
an erect and diminished image of an object.
A man standing in front of a special mirror finds his image having a very small head, a fat body and legs of normal size. What is the shape of:
(a) top part of the mirror?
(b) middle part of the mirror?
(c) bottom part of the mirror?
Give reasons for your choice.
A convex mirror used as a rear-view mirror in a car has a radius of curvature of 3 m. If a bus is located at a distance of 5 m from this mirror, find the position of image. What is the nature of the image?
The focal length of a convex mirror is equal to its radius of curvature.
The nature of image formed by a convex mirror when the object distance from the mirror is less than the distance between pole and focal point (F) of the mirror would be ______.
Assertion: Convex mirrors are used as a rearview mirror in vehicles for observing traffic at our back.
Reason: A convex mirror has a much larger field of view.
As you move an object always from a convex mirror, its image becomes ______
and moves towards ______.
Which type of mirror is used in the following?
Street lights
