The depth of mine from earth’s surface.
Answer to Problem 59PPE
The bottom of mine is 2 kilometers from earth’s surface.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The air temperature beneath earth’s surface increases by about 10 degree Celsius per kilometer.
Calculation:
The difference in temperature from earth’s surface to bottom is (38-18) = 20 degree Celsius.
Therefore,
The bottom of mine is 2 kilometers from earth’s surface.
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