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).