JEE PHYSICS MCQ: THERMAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER

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Assertion: It is hotter over the top of a fire than at the same distance on the sides.
Reason: In the upward direction, the heat propagates through convection.

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Correct option: A

Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

Option A (Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion) is correct because heat rises primarily through convection.

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