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Greenhouse effect on Venus

To understand the magnitude of the greenhouse effect on Venus, calculate the equilibrium blackbody and subsolar blackbody temperatures of Venus. Compare these temperatures to the observed temperature of 750 K. Make a statement about the importance of the greenhouse effect. (b) Do the same for the Earth. Comment on the relative importance of the greenhouse effect for the Earth compared to Venus.

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