Why does the insulating effect of the double glazing


Double-glazed windows are usually made of two glass panes with a thin layer of air sealed between the panes.

a. Why do these windows reduce heat loss to a much greater extent than occurs if the double glazing is replaced by a thicker glass instead? Explain.

b. Why does the insulating effect of the double glazing decrease if the two glass panes are too far apart? Explain.

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