Scientists plan to release a space probe that will enter the atmosphere of a gaseous planet. The temperature of the gaseous planet varies linearly with the height of the atmosphere. The delicate instruments on board completely fail at a height of 61.5 kilometers. What is the approximate temperature at this altitude?
A.
200 K
B.
250 K
C.
300 K
D.
400 K
E.
450 K
In order to determine the approximate temperature at a height of 61.5 kilometers, we need to know the temperature at another height and the temperature gradient.
Without this information, we cannot determine the exact temperature at 61.5 kilometers.