Chapter U3.5, Problem 10E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The temperature on the surface of Venus is 736 K. It must be converted into degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius. The possible atmosphere of Venus must also be explained.

Concept introduction:

Absolute scale temperature is (273+t) K where t is the temperature in Celsius scale.

The mathematical relation between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature is given below.

  $\frac{C}{5}=\frac{F-32}{9}$

Answer to Problem 10E

The temperature on the surface of Venus is 463 °C.

In Fahrenheit scale it is 865.4°F.

Venus might have very hot and humid atmosphere.

Explanation of Solution

As absolute scale temperature is (273+t) K where t is the temperature in Celsius scale, sotemperature in Celsius scale will be (736-273) °C=463 °C.

Using the mathematical relation between Celsius and Fahrenheit scale it can be written that

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{463}{5}=\frac{F-32}{9}\\ 5F-160=4167\\ F=\frac{4327}{5}=865.4°F\end{array}$

As the temperature on the surface of Venus is very hot, the atmosphere might be hot and humid.

Conclusion

The temperature on the surface of Venus is 463 °C and 865.4°F where the atmosphere might be very hot and humid.