Why is the air at higher altitudes cooler than that at lower altitudes?

A. Because of the relation expressed in Charles' Law, V/T = constant.
B. Because of the relation expressed in Gay-Lussac's Law, P/T = constant.
C. Because of the relation expressed in Boyle's Law, PV = constant.


B. Because of the relation expressed in Gay-Lussac's Law, P/T = constant.

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