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The silvering in thermos flasks is done to avoid heat transfer by _________.

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convection
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conduction
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radiation
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Both a and b
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Solution

The correct option is C radiation
Silver coating on inner surface of the thermos flask, reflects most of the thermal radiation from the hot liquid inside the flask, and prevents heat from escaping by radiation.

Option C is correct.

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