What is the temperature around an aeroplane flying at an altitude of 4000metres if the temperature on the earth's surface is \(40ºc\)?

A.

\(14^0C\)

B.

\(66^0C\)

C.

\(26^0C\)

D.

(\12^0C\)

Correct answer is A

Lapse rate is simply described as 0.65°C per 100m of ascent or 6.5ºC per 1000m of ascent. Therefore 4000m of ascent= 6.5ºC x 4000m/1000m=26.0ºC Then, the temperature around the aeroplane is = 40ºC - 26ºC = 14°C