Lesson: Chapter 5 — Optics

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Why are convex mirrors used as side mirrors on vehicles?

A They form real images B They make the road behind look bigger C They are cheaper D They show a wide area, made small, in one mirror

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They show a wide area, made small, in one mirror. The driver sees much more of the road behind than a plane mirror would show.

Making things look bigger is what a concave mirror does, as a dentist's mirror shows.

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