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Assertion : A convex mirror is preferre...

Assertion : A convex mirror is preferred over a plane mirror in vehicles to observer traffic coming from behind.
Reason : Images formed by convex mirrors are erect and diminished in size.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
A

A convex mirror produces smaller images which increase the field of view as compared to a plane mirror of same size. Also in case of convex mirro the image is erect like in plane mirror.
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