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Transfer of heat by convection takes place in

Transfer of heat by convection takes place in
A. Gases and liquids
B. Solids and liquids
C. Solids and vacuum
D. Gases and vacuum.

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The correct answer is A. gases and liquids

sharon kalunda answered the question on July 30, 2019 at 08:34

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