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JAMB Physics 2008 Question 33

Question 33

Light and Reflection

Convex mirrors are used as driving mirrors because images formed are

  1. A.erect, virtual and diminished.
  2. B.erect, real and diminished.
  3. C.erect, virtual and magnified.
  4. D.inverted, virtual and diminished.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (erect, virtual and diminished.)

Explanation

A convex mirror always gives an upright, virtual and smaller image, so it shows a wide field of view behind the driver.