Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-134-98855-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-13498-855-9

Chapter 16 - For Thought and Discussion - Page 309: 9

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With gloves, your fingers are separated. This increases the surface area of your hand that is exposed to the air, which allows more of the energy from your hand to be transferred to the air. With mittens, your fingers are together, reducing the exposed surface area.
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