Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which is the hottest planet in our Solar System?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Pluto

  4. Sun
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Explanation

Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system with surface temperatures around 465°C (869°F), even hotter than Mercury which is closer to the Sun. This extreme heat is due to Venus's thick atmosphere composed mostly of carbon dioxide, creating a runaway greenhouse effect that traps heat.

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