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Physics Transmission of Heat Convection Radiation, Stefen's Law and Wein's Law MCQ (Single Correct)

Why it is more hotter for same distance over the top of a candle than it in the side of its flame?

A
Conduction of heat in air is upward
B
Heat is maximum radiated in upward direction
C
Radiation and conduction both contribute in transferring heat upwards
D
Convection takes more heat in upward direction

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The correct answer is:
D

On the sides heating is only due to Radiation but over the top heating is due to Radiation as well as convection.

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