Double-pane windows have nitrogen gas or very dry air between the panes. Why is using ordinary air
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Double-pane windows have nitrogen gas or very dry air between the panes. Why is using ordinary air between the panes a poor idea?
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Conceptual Physical Science
ISBN: 978-0134060491
6th edition
Authors: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
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