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Why is Venus the hottest planet even though Mercury is closest to the Sun?

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Venus has a high percentage of carbon dioxide content in its atmosphere that results into the greenhouse effect. This is the reason why Venus is hotter than Mercury even if it is far away from the Sun.

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Why is Venus the hottest planet in our solar system even though mercury is closer to the sun?

शुक्र ग्रह हमारे सौर मंडल का सबसे गर्म ग्रह क्यों है, जबकि बुध ग्रह सूर्य के सबसे नजदीक है?

Q. The hottest planet in the solar system is
(a) Mars.
(b) Sun.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Venus.

Q. Venus is hotter than Mercury, though it is farther away from Sun. Why?

Q. Assertion :The surface temperature of Venus is highest even though it is far from Mercury, which is closer to the Sun. Reason: The amount of Carbon dioxide present on Venus blocks long wavelength infrared radiations and heat is trapped inside.

Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Mercury is the second densest planet.
2. Venus is the hottest planet
3. Earth’s rotation is slowing down.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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