What is the temperature around an aeroplane flying at an alt…
Source: JAMB · 2023
What is the temperature around an aeroplane flying at an altitude of 4000metres if the temperature on the earth’s surface is 40°C?
Explanation
Temperature falls about 6.5°C for every 1000 m you climb.
For 4000 m: 4 × 6.5°C = 26°C drop.
40°C − 26°C = 14°C.
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