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Why does two thin blankets are usually warmer than one thick one?
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Two thin blankets is better at trapping air.
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Simple answer for 2 blankets warmer than a double the thickness of one?
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 :)
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.
Why is the air you breathe out warmer than the air you breathe in?
this air is warmer because it is the heat coming out of your body (usually warmed 98.6 degrees.)
Is the body warmer or cooler than the spoons in the kitchen?
The temperature of wooden or metal spoons depends on the temperature of the environment.
Why would the top floor of a home usually be warmer than the lowest floor of the home?
The lowest doesn't get much heat or light .
Why do you keep warmer wearing several layers of clothes rather than one thick layer?
Yes it will be warmer depending on how thick your thick layer is!
Simple answer for 2 blankets warmer than a double the thickness of one?
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 :)
Are cotton blankets better than silk blankets?
Cotton blankets are usually cheaper and generally easier to clean, but some people feel that silk is more comfortable.
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.
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.
Are cloudy nights usually warmer or colder than clear nights?
Warmer, they have a greenhouse effect and trap heat.
Why will several layers of thin clothes keep you warmer than two layers of thick clothes?
It's the air that insulates.
Where do you think you would be warmer on a winter day when there is not wind. A thick forest or a grassy field?
If the Sun is out, the grassy field would FEEL warmer, because you are getting warmed by the Sun. If it is Cloudy or at night, the thick forest would hold in more heat than the open Field.
Is the body warmer or cooler than the spoons in the kitchen?
The temperature of wooden or metal spoons depends on the temperature of the environment.
Why is the air you breathe out warmer than the air you breathe in?
this air is warmer because it is the heat coming out of your body (usually warmed 98.6 degrees.)
Why Texas is warmer than Ohio?
it usually is warmer in Texas
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."
