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The type of mirror used in automobiles to see the traffic on the rear side is

A. Concave

B. Plano-Convex

C. Plane

D. Convex

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Convex mirrors are used as side view mirrors in a car to see the traffic behind. This is because of the following reasons: The image formed in a convex mirror is highly diminished due to which a convex mirror gives a wide field of view of the traffic behind the vehicle.

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