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Simple answer for 2 blankets warmer than a double the thickness of one?
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∙ 14y ago
it is because there is a thin layer of air in between the two blankets which insulates further, therefore body heat is lost slower than if covered with one blanket. using the same principle, baggy clothes tend to keep you warmer than fitted clothes :)
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Why does two thin blankets are usually warmer than one thick one?
Two thin blankets is better at trapping air.
Is thermal energy transferred from warmer to cooler or cooler to warmer?
Heat always flows from warmer to cooler regions.
What if your body feels warmer when it absorbs what kind of waves?
if your body feels warmer when it absorbs infrared waves ,you feel warmer
Which is warmer -3 Fahrenheit or -12 Fahrenheit?
-3 F is warmer.
Why does a winter jacket keep you warmer than a thick sweater?
A winter jacket has several layers, unlike a sweater. Body heat is trapped within the layers, which keeps you warm more than the fabric itself. It's similar to wearing a wetsuit or drysuit while scuba-diving, or having multiple blankets on a bed.
Do eating corn dogs make you warmer?
no but electric blankets do
Why does two thin blankets are usually warmer than one thick one?
Two thin blankets is better at trapping air.
How does double glazing help to reduce heat loss?
to keep the answer simple, the outer layer acts as a window to keep the cold air out and the warmer air in, as do all windows. the second layer does the same, and keeps that warmer air out and even warmer air in
What was used in colonial homes instead of electric blankets or heating systems?
The colonial homes were heated by either fireplaces or by Franklin wood-burning stoves. Duck down comforters were highly used . . . probably warmer than our electric blankets.
How do you think the thickness of fur on grassland animals that moved to ca warmer place in winter compares to the fur of animals that didn't move?
The fur thickness probably would eventually change over a period of time, but then again it may not, because these animals that have moved from a colder climate to a more warmer one take time to acclimatize to their new environment.
What energy flows from warmer matter to cooler matter?
simple..heat energy!!
How is a down blanket different from a knitted blanket?
"Down blankets are definitely thicker, because they contain things inside them like goose down feathers. Knitted blankets are thinner, but sometimes can feel warmer than a down blanket because one can knit it out of something warm, such as wool."
How do you make a good bed for your dog?
a nice soft pet bed from your local petshop would be perfect...or a few old towels and blankets made into a nest would do on warmer nights.
What first aid would you use for hypothermia?
You would need to get them warm with a ton of blankets but first strip therm down to nothing then cover them up because you stay warmer with your own body heat.
What type of blankets are best for babies?
Cotton or cotton fleece, depending on the season, are the best materials for baby blankets. Regular cotton, for warmer weather, breathes enough for the infant to not start sweating but keeps the little one covered and protected from chills. Cotton fleece doesnt allow that much breathing but is very warm and comfy.
Why are mittens warmer than gloves on a cold day?
Clothes and blankets are actually poor conductors of heat. In fact, they make it more difficult for heat to escape from your body. By trapping your body heat around you, so then you feel warmer.
Can you put a heated mattress pad on a TempurPedic mattress?
From the Tempur-Pedic FAQ: We recommend you do not use either electric blankets or heating pads with our mattresses. The TEMPUR® material responds to your body temperature, and the additional heat from electric blankets or heating pads causes the mattress to respond to that heat instead of conforming to your body. Longer periods of exposure to the heat from electric blankets or heating pads may damage the mattress. Once you lie down, the mattress will quickly respond to your body heat and feel warmer.
