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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

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

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C
Convection significantly transfers heat upwards due to gravity effect.
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