Why is a heater in winter installed near the floor of room?

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A heater makes a room warmer by convection currents . The cold air comes down to get heat from heater and warm air (convection currents) lifts up in the room . If heater is placed at a height , then cold air below this height will not be heated by heater therefore it is installed near he floor of room.

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