Q. It is hotter for the same distance over the top of a fire than it is in the side of it, mainly because
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
Explanation
(c) Convection significantly transfer heat upwards (Gravity effect)
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.