The emergency blankets in some first-aid kits consist of very thin Mylar that has been coated with aluminum to make it shiny. How can such thin plastic be a blanket?
- Which mechanism of a person's heat loss is most effectively suppressed by the blanket?

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Emergency blankets, also known as space blankets, are effective in reducing heat loss primarily through radiation. The shiny aluminum coating reflects the body's heat back towards the person, rather than allowing it to radiate away into the environment. This reflective property makes them particularly useful in preventing hypothermia by conserving the body's radiant heat.

The Emergency Blankets in Some First-Aid Kits Consist of Very