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What kind of mirror is used in vehicles to see the traffic following it?
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A convex mirror is used in vehicles to see the traffic following it.
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Chapter 6: Light - Spherical Mirrors [Page 258]

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Frank Physics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 6 Light
Spherical Mirrors | Q 10 | Page 258

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