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Because they give a more "wrap around" view, thus cutting down on blind spots.
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Why is convex mirrors used in vehicles?
convex mirrors are used in vehicles because convex mirrors make things look bigger which will be easy for the drivers.
Application for concave mirror and convex mirror?
Concave mirrors are used in telescopes. Convex mirrors are used as side-view mirrors in cars.
Which type of mirrors are used in street lights?
Convex mirrors
Is a concave or convex mirror used for passenger side mirrors?
Convex mirrors are often used for side mirrors (if the mirror has a note saying "objects in mirror are closer than they appear," it's convex; it may be convex even without such a note).
What mirrors are used in the cars rear view mirror?
Convex mirrors
Which type of mirrors are used in vehicles?
convex mirror
Why convex mirrors are used as side view mirrors?
To give a wider angle of view.
Why are convex mirrors used as side mirrors in cars instead of plane or concave mirrors?
convex mirrors are bent outward,hence can provide the full view of the traffic behind the car and are preferred to concave and plane ones
Which device is used for side mirrors on automobiles?
Convex Mirror
Why convex mirrors are used in shopping malls?
Convex mirrors are used as driving mirrors because they give drivers a much larger field of view without needing to move their heads from side to side.
Which types of mirrors are used in solar cookers?
convex mirrors are used as it reflects the sunlight efficiently and produces more heat
Are car mirrors convex or concave?
The Rear view mirrors are convex The Headlights are concave
