Concept explainers
(a)
To calculate: To write an equation for the temperature
(a)
Answer to Problem 45PPS
The equation for the temperature is
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The temperature at which water boils decreases by about
Calculation:
Given that the temperature at which water boils decreases by about
Let temperature be
Thus, equation for temperature
Conclusion:
Hence, required equation for temperature is
(b)
To calculate: To find at what temperature water boils on Mount Whitney
(b)
Answer to Problem 45PPS
On Mount Whitney, water boils at approximately
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The temperature at which water boils decreases by about
Calculation:
Given that the temperature at which water boils decreases by about
Let temperature be
Thus, equation for temperature
Now, given that Mount Whitney is
Thus, substituting
Conclusion:
Hence, water boils at approximately
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