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What is the atmospheric temperature on Venus if the density is 67 kg/m^3 and the pressure is 9.3 mPa, absolute? Express in °C and °F. The atmosphere is composed of CO2.

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Answer:

461 C

862 F

Step-by-step explanation:

The specific gas constant for CO2 is

R = 189 J/(kg*K)

Using the gas state equation:

p * v = R * T

T = p * v / R

v = 1/δ

T = p / (R * δ)

T = 9.3*10^6 / (189 * 67) = 734 K

734 - 273 = 461 C

461 C = 862 F

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