The average temperature of the atmosphere in the world is approximated as a function of altitude by the relation Tatm = 288.15 − 6.5z where Tatm is the temperature of the atmosphere in K and z is the altitude in km with z = 0 at sea level. Determine the average temperature of the atmosphere outside an airplane that is cruising at an altitude of 12,000 m.

The average temperature of the atmosphere in the world is approximated as a function of altitude by the relation Tatm = 288.15 − 6.5z where Tatm is the temperature of the atmosphere in K and z is the altitude in km with z = 0 at sea level. Determine the average temperature of the atmosphere outside an airplane that is cruising at an altitude of 12,000 m.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Matter And Energy

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