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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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