Transmission Of Heat Question 88
Question: It is hotter for the same distance over the top of a fire than it is in the side of it, mainly because
[NCERT 1976, 79, 80; AIIMS 2000]
Options:
A) Air conducts heat upwards
B) Heat is radiated upwards
C) Convection takes more heat upwards
D) Convection, conduction and radiation all contribute significantly transferring heat upwards
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Convection significantly transferring heat upwards (Gravity effect).