The rearview mirror of an auto bears the legend "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear." This mirror is a ______ mirror.
A) plane
B) concave
C) convex
D) converging

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The statement "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear" suggests that the mirror provides a reduced view of the objects behind the car. A convex mirror can provide a wider field of view, but it also causes objects to appear smaller and farther away than they actually are. This is why convex mirrors are commonly used as side mirrors and rearview mirrors in automobiles to show a wider view behind the car.

The Rearview Mirror of an Auto Bears the Legend "Objects