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Chapter 8, Problem 51E

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Why is the insulation in an attic commonly thicker than the insulation in the walls of a house?

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Why is the insulation in an attic commonly thicker than the insulation in the walls of a house?

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Because warm air rises,there’s a higher temperature at the ceiling than at the walls.With a greater difference in inside and outside temperatures, thicker insulation is needed to slow the transfer of heat

 

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