A car driver uses a rear-view mirror to observe vehicles behind. If the mirror were replaced with a concave mirror of the same size, which of the following is the most likely consequence for the image of a car far behind?

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A car driver uses a rear-view mirror to observe vehicles behind. If the mirror were replaced with a concave mirror of the same size, which of the following is the most likely consequence for the image of a car far behind? — Exam MCQ

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D. The image would appear inverted and could be larger or smaller depending on the position — The correct choice is The image would appear inverted and could be larger or smaller depending on the position. It follows from the laws of reflection/refraction and the standard image-formation properties of lenses, mirrors or optical systems.

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A. The image would always be virtual, erect, and diminished

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B. The image would always be virtual, erect, and magnified

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C. The image would always be virtual, inverted, and diminished

A car driver uses a rear-view mirror to observe vehicles behind. If the mirror were replaced with a concave mirror of the same size, which of the following is the most likely consequence for the image of a car far behind?

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