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Question
State two uses of a convex mirror.
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Solution
Two USES OF CONVEX MIRROR:
- It is used as a REARVIEW MIRROR.
- It is used as a VIGILANCE MIRROR
- It is used as a REFLECTOR IN STREET LAMPS
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