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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

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If the assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of 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 not air i.e., thermal radiation being light moves up.
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