Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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Chapter 26 - Geometrical Optics - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 944: 94

Answer

Convex

Work Step by Step

We know that the objects in the mirror are closer than they appear because the mirror produces an image that is reduced in size, which makes the object look as if it is farther away. Moreover, the rear view mirror always gives an upright image. Thus, the mirror produces an upright and reduced image and hence the mirror is a convex mirror.
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