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Assertion (A): Convex mirrors are used as rear view mirrors in vehicles.
Reason:(R) : The field ivew of convex mirror is maximum and they form diminished images.

A

Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is correct but R is incorrect.

D

Both A and R are incorrect.

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Convex mirrors are used as rear view mirrors in vehicles because the field view of a convex mirror is large and it forms a diminished image so that the vehicles coming from behind can be observed. So, A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
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