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Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Properties of Solids and Liquids

1. Air conducts heat upwards
2. Heat is radiated upwards
3. Convection takes more heat upwards
4. Convection, conduction and radiation all contribute  significantly transferring heat upwards

Answer

(C) Convection takes more heat upwards

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