In the troposphere (the lowest part of the atmosphere), the temperature decreases rather uniformly with altitude at

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In the troposphere (the lowest part of the atmosphere), the temperature decreases rather uniformly with altitude at a so-called “lapse” rate of about 6.5 oC. What are the temperatures
(a) Near the top of the troposphere (which has an average thickness of 11 km) and
(b) Outside a commercial aircraft flying at a cruising altitude of 34 000 ft? (Assume that the ground temperature is normal room temperature.)
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College Physics

ISBN: 978-0321601834

7th edition

Authors: Jerry D. Wilson, Anthony J. Buffa, Bo Lou

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