How can a car mirror make objects closer than they appear.

Subject: How can a car mirror make objects closer than they appear.

Date: Mon Sep 27 15:07:03 1999
Posted by Christopher Murray
Grade level: 4-6 School: Kingsclear Consolidated
City: Fredericton State/Province: New Brunswick Country: Canada
Area of science: Physics
ID: 938459223.Ph

Message:


The mirror on the passenger side of the car has the notice "Objects are 
closer than they appear".  How can a mirror trick you to see these object 
this way?

Thank You,

Christopher

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