In convection heat transfer from hot flue gases to water tube, even though flow may be turbulent, a laminar flow region (boundary layer of film) exists close to the tube. The heat transfer through this film takes place by___________________?

A. convection

B. radiation

C. conduction

D. both convection and conduction

E. none of the above

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