Chapter 21, Problem 3QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The statement “For maximum performance, supersonic airplanes need to be flyingat high altitude”is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Earth’s atmosphere has many layers, which are easily identified by calculating the temperature change of atmosphere with a change in altitude.(troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and ionosphere)

Stratosphere is the second lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere.

The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere.