Question

On a hike, Parker noticed that the temperature at the base of a mountain was 64°F. At a point on the mountain that was 2,000 feet above the base, the temperature was 58°F.
What is the average rate of change of temperature in °F/ft?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Rate of change of Temperature with height can be given by:

$\frac{dT}{dh} = \frac{T_{top} - T_{bottom}}{h_{top} - h_{bottom} }$

$\frac{dT}{dh} = \frac{58 - 64}{2000} = -0.003 Fahrenheit/ft$