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A hand held 5 cm above a candle flame feels much hotter than a hand held 5 cm to the side. The main reason is:

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

To the side, the hand receives only radiation. Above the flame, the rising stream of hot air adds heat by convection. B.

Subject:PhysicsTopic:Heat & ThermoSubtopic:Heat Transfer
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