(a) The orbit of Venus is at an average distance of 0.723 astronomical units
from the sun. Given an albedo of 0.9, calculate the mean surface temperature if Venus has no atmosphere.
(b) Locate information about the actual surface temperature of Venus and discuss the relevance of your answer to part (a).

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The Answer of (a) The orbit of Venus is at an average distance of 0.723 astronomical units
from the sun. Given an albedo of 0.9, calculate the mean surface temperature if Venus has no atmosphere.
(b) Locate information about the actual surface temperature of Venus and discuss the relevance of your answer to part (a).

(A) the Orbit of Venus Is at an Average Distance