Question

The surface temperature on Venus may approach 737 K. What is this temperature in degrees Celsius?

The temperature on Mercury may drop to –265 °F at night. What is this temperature in degrees Celsius?

Answer 1

Venus - 463.85 degrees Celsius
Mercury - -165 degrees Celsius

Answer 2

Temperature in Venus = 464°C

Temperature on Mercury = -165°C

Step-by-step explanation:

The relation between Kelvin and Celsius degrees is 0°C = 273.15 K, hence to convert the temperature tu Celsius we need to subtract 273.15:

737 - 273.15 = 463.85°C

That is 464°C with correct significant figures.

The relation between Fahrenheit and Celsius is:

Temperature in Celsius = (temperature in Fahrenheit - 32) x 5/9

(-265°F - 32) x 5/9 = -165°C