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arwin
 
Reply Sat 14 Feb, 2015 08:44 am
Why are two blankets warmer than a blanket of double thickness?
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Ragman
 
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Reply Sat 14 Feb, 2015 09:19 am
@arwin,
Because between the 2 layers of blankets is an air layer which as an insulation barrier. Air acts as a good thermal insulator.
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