Multiple choice

Which mirror has a wider field of view?

  1. Concave mirror

  2. Convex mirror

  3. Plane mirror

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Convex mirrors diverge light rays, which allows them to cover a wider field of view in a compact reflection. This property makes them ideal for rear-view mirrors and security mirrors where seeing a broad area is more important than magnification. The trade-off is that images appear smaller.

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