Explain why in the context of heat transfer

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a) Your classroom is held at an air temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. When the outside temperature is 30 degrees Celsius in the summer, you only need to wear a t-shirt. While, when the outside temperature is -10 degrees Celsius in the winter, you need to wear a sweater. Explain why in the context of heat transfer.

b) On a winter night, you feel warm when you close the curtains. Explain.

c) Explain two heat transfer effects that result from wearing looser clothes during the winter

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