Finding the temperature of Venus

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Temperature Venus

In summary, Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system with an average temperature of 864 degrees Fahrenheit. This is due to its thick atmosphere trapping heat from the sun and creating a greenhouse effect. Scientists use a combination of spacecraft data and mathematical models to measure the temperature of Venus, which varies greatly across the planet with the hottest temperatures near the equator and cooler temperatures at the poles. The temperature also varies with altitude, with higher altitudes being cooler. While there have been minor variations in temperature due to changes in solar radiation, the overall temperature of Venus has remained relatively stable over time and is difficult to accurately measure.

Jun 5, 2012

kid_123

Knowing the temperature at the surface of the Earth to be 72 F, ﬁnd the tem-
perature at the surface of Venus. ( show your work step by step.)

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Jun 5, 2012

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Ridiculous! There are simply too many unknown variables.

1. How hot is Venus?

The average temperature on Venus is about 864 degrees Fahrenheit (462 degrees Celsius), making it the hottest planet in the solar system.

2. Why is Venus so hot?

Venus is so hot because of its thick atmosphere, which traps heat from the sun and creates a runaway greenhouse effect.

3. How do scientists measure the temperature of Venus?

Scientists measure the temperature of Venus using a combination of spacecraft data and mathematical models. The data is collected by instruments on spacecraft that orbit or land on the planet, and the models use this data to estimate the temperature at different levels of the atmosphere.

4. How does the temperature of Venus vary across the planet?

The temperature of Venus varies greatly across the planet, with the hottest temperatures near the equator and cooler temperatures at the poles. It also varies with altitude, with higher altitudes being cooler than lower altitudes.

5. Has the temperature of Venus changed over time?

The temperature of Venus has remained relatively stable over time, with only minor variations due to changes in solar radiation. However, due to the planet's thick atmosphere and extreme heat, it is difficult to accurately measure long-term changes in temperature.