Why are objects in the mirror closer than they appear?

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Why are objects in the mirror closer than they appear?

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The mirror is slightly bowed outwards (convex) so you can see a wider field. It’s like a Christmas ornament. One of the side effects of doing this is it makes things look further away.

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