A laboratory thermometer A is kept 7 cm away on the side of the flame while a similar thermometer B is kept 7 cm above the flame of a candle as shown in Figure 4.5. Which of the thermometers, A or B, will show a greater rise in temperature? Give a reason for your answer.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

Thermometer B will show a greater rise in temperature.

Air near candle gets heated up and rises by convection so thermometer B will receive more heat than Thermometer A.

A laboratory thermometer A is kept 7 cm away on the side of the flame while a similar thermometer B is kept 7 cm above the flame of a candle as shown in Figure 4.5.Which of the thermometers, A or B, will show a greater rise in temperature? Give a reason for your answer.

A laboratory thermometer A is kept 7 cm away on the side of the flame while a similar thermometer B is kept 7 cm above the flame of a candle as shown in Figure 4.5.

Which of the thermometers, A or B, will show a greater rise in temperature? Give a reason for your answer.