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Old 3rd Mar 2003, 17:36
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a quick one on air temp.

hi guys!

need a little help with this: why is the temperature at higher altitudes lower, considering the fact that you are actually nearer to the sun? (ya, the interviewer actually said that!)
understand that the correct answer is actually pressure difference, and remember reading somewhere about the space between the particles and the energy needed to keep them together. Am i anywhere near?

Thanks, and appreciate all replies!
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