a) If the atmospheric condition at sea level is 101.3 kPa and 18oC, estimate and plot...

a) If the atmospheric condition at sea level is 101.3 kPa and 18oC, estimate and plot the pressure as a function of elevation for the following conditions:

i. Air temperature is constant

ii. Air temperature decreases linearly with elevation at a rate of 6.0oC/km.

b) Use the result above to estimate pressure and temperature of air on top of Mount Everest (height ~ 8,800 m).

State all assumptions used.

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