Question

which mirror type gives a wider field of view than a flat surface mirror of the side and rear of your vehicle

Answer 1

Explanation:a) Headlights of car: Type of mirror used is concave as the light of lamp undergoes divergence from reflector surface and cover large area in the front.

b) Solar/rear view of vehicle: It is a convex mirror as it gives diminished, virtual and an erect image of the side or rear with wider field of view. A convex mirror enables driver to view much larger area than would be possible with a plane mirror.

c) Solar Furnace: It is a concave mirror. As sun rays after reflection from its surface, get converged at focus with much intense heat.

Answer 2

Convex mirrors are curved mirrors that give a “compressed” view rather than a flat view. As a result, they cover a wider field of view and objects in the mirror appear smaller. This minimises blind spots but also creates the illusion that things in the mirror are further away. This is the answer