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The mechanism of transfer of heat between two adjacent parts of a body because of their temperature difference is known as

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Sublimation

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Fusion

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Convection

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Conduction

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Solution

The correct option is D
Conduction

The mechanism of transfer of heat between two adjacent parts of a body because of their temperature difference is known as conduction.

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