At the airport in Sochi, the air temperature is plus 26 degrees Celsius. the plane took off and took

At the airport in Sochi, the air temperature is plus 26 degrees Celsius. the plane took off and took the direction to Moscow. Determine the altitude at which the plane is flying if the air temperature outside it is minus 12 degrees Celsius

1) In the troposphere, with an ascent for each kilometer, the air temperature drops by 6 ° C.

2) Let us find the decrease in temperature when climbing to altitude.

26 ° C – (-12 ° C) = 26 ° C + 12 ° C = 38 ° C.

3) Find the altitude at which the flight takes place. To do this, divide the temperature drop by 6 ° C.

38 ° С / 6 ° С = 6 333 m = 6.33 km.

Answer: 6.33 km.