Supriya while doing an experiment in a science laboratory keep a laboratory thermometer 'p' 10 cm above from the flame of the candle .Her friend Riya kept the similar thermometer 'Q' 10 side from the flame of the candle .

In which thermometer 'p'or 'q'the rise in temperature will be faster give reason for your answer

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In thermometer 'p' the rise in temperature will be faster because the air heated by candle rises up so the candle above shows more temprature

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