Two thin blankets keep more hotness than one blanket of thickness equal to these two. The reason is

  • A

    Their surface area increases

  • B

    A layer of air is formed between these two blankets, which is bad conductor

  • C

    These have more wool

  • D

    They absorb more heat from outside

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