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In which of the following process, convection does not take place primarily?

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Statement A: Convection involves flow of matter within a fluid due to unequal temperatures of its parts.

Statement B: A hot bar placed under a running tap water loses heat due to effect of convection within water.

Statement.C: Heat transfer always involves temperature difference between two systems.

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