Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

hottest planet of solar system

  1. mercury

  2. venus

  3. jupiter

  4. saturn
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system, with surface temperatures around 462°C due to its thick carbon dioxide atmosphere creating an extreme greenhouse effect. Despite Mercury being closer to the Sun, Venus has higher temperatures because Mercury lacks an atmosphere to trap heat.

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