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Which mirror will you prefer to use as a rear view mirror in a truck: Plane mirror or convex Mirror? Illustrate your answer with the help of a ray diagram.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: We need to determine which type of mirror is better for use as a rear-view mirror in a truck: a plane mirror or a convex mirror. 2. **Choosing the Right Mirror**: A convex mirror is preferred over a plane mirror for a rear-view mirror in a truck. This is because a convex mirror provides a wider field of view, allowing the driver to see more area behind the truck. 3. **Image Formation**: A convex mirror forms virtual, erect, and diminished images. This means that objects appear smaller and upright, which is beneficial for the driver to monitor surrounding vehicles and obstacles. ...
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ICSE-LIGHT-TOPIC 2 Spherical Mirrors (3 Marks Questions )
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  9. Explain the meaning of the terms focus and focal length in case of a c...

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  10. Complete the following diagrams in Fig. by drawing the reflected ray f...

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  18. State two uses of a concave mirror.

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