A unit using calculus applied to the study of atmospheric pressure in relation to height and temperature. Students apply calculus to construct a mathematical model of the atmosphere.
Table of Contents:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. THE SIMPLIFIED MODEL
2.1 Derivation of the Formula
2.2 An Example
3. THE MORE COMPLICATED MODEL
3.1 Derivation of the Formula
3.2 An Example, T Varies Linearly with x
3.3 An Application to Meteorology
4. ANSWERS TO EXERCISES
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