Altitude Speed of Temperature (K) Sound (m/s) Air (m) 500 284.9 338 1000 281.7 336 2000 275.2 332 5000 255.7 320 10,000 223.3 299 15,000 216.7 295 20,000 216.7 295
Altitude Speed of Temperature (K) Sound (m/s) Air (m) 500 284.9 338 1000 281.7 336 2000 275.2 332 5000 255.7 320 10,000 223.3 299 15,000 216.7 295 20,000 216.7 295
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The air temperature and speed of sound for the U.S. standard atmosphere is given in the accompanying table. Using linear interpolation, estimate the air temperatures and the corresponding speeds of sound at altitudes of 1700 m and 11,000 m.

Transcribed Image Text:Altitude
Speed of
Temperature (K) Sound (m/s)
Air
(m)
500
284.9
338
1000
281.7
336
2000
275.2
332
5000
255.7
320
10,000
223.3
299
15,000
216.7
295
20,000
216.7
295
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