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  1. 8th January 2010 09:10 PM #1
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    In winter season, when we cover ourself with a blanket, we feel hot.
    But when we cover ourself with with 2 blankets we feel much hotter.
    What's the reason?
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    You are shielding more from the outside cold temperature.
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    it has to do something with the air between two blankets ...
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    What durga said is correct.

    Air is a bad conductor of heat. So, the air between the two blankets traps heat emitted by your body in the blanket. Hence you feel more warm.
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