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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