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(a)
Interpretation: Venus is similar to Earth in size and distance from the sun but has an atmosphere inhospitable for human life that consists of
Concept introduction: The ratio of force per unit area of an object is defined as pressure. The formula to calculate pressure is,
Force is defined as product of mass and the acceleration caused by the gravitational force. The formula to calculate force is,
To determine: The value of atmospheric pressure on Venus.
(b)
To determine: The atmospheric pressure of Venus is higher than the atmospheric pressure of earth.
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