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Assertion : It is hotter over the top of a fire than at the same distacne of the side.
Reason : Air surrounding the fire conducts more heat upward

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If both assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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It is hotter over the top of a fire than at the same distance on the sides, because hot air ie. Thermal radiation being light moves up.
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