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Mercurys surface temperature varies a lot, as it has a very slow rotation on its axis and no atmopshere to effectively hold a regular temperature. Mercurys surface temperature drops dramatically once it faces away from the sun. The side facing away from the sun can become very cold (100 Kelvin or -173'C at the equator, 80 Kelvin or -193'C nearer the poles), while the side facing the sun can see temperatures soar to 700 Kelvin at the equator (430'C).
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoAt the equator, the surface temperature on Mercury can range from -173°C to 430°C, while temperatures at the poles can plummet to around -193°C. The large temperature range is due to a very long apparent day length, from a combination of the time taken to orbit and the planets axial rotation. Its lack of atmosphere also means that it cannot retain atmospheric heat like the other planets.
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∙ 15y ago80-700 degrees Kelvin.
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∙ 10y agoi dont quite know at the moment sorry
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∙ 13y ago167 degrees celsius
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∙ 12y agoMax = 465 oC
Min = -184.44oC
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∙ 12y agohigh temp is 29 (c)
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Which is better mercury or alcohol thermometers for low temperature measurements?
alcohol is best for both hot and cold (only in water) mercury is best for fire temps
Was Mercury used in alchemy?
Yes, mercury was used in alchemy. It was one of the three primes (sulfur, mercury, and salt), and was considered the connection between high and low.
Is mercury's vapor pressure low?
because it is evaporated as atom i.e the interaction between atoms is high so high energy needed to evaporate Hg
Why do people use alcohol or mercury in the thermometer instead of water?
The main reason that mercury or alcohol is used in thermometers instead of water is due to the fluctuations that are seen in the boiling and freezing points of water which vary with pressure. Water is also used as a standard by which the thermometer is calibrated by. Alcohol's low freezing point makes it perfect for measuring low temperatures, but it's low boiling point means that high temperatures are hard to measure. Plus, it expands very nicely within the capillary tubes in which it is held. Mercury's low freezing point and high boiling point make it ideal for measuring most temperatures. However, mercury is also very expensive and dangerous.
Is density of liquid have lower density of solid?
That depends on the liquid and the solid. Coal is a solid with a very low density. Mercury is a liquid with a very high density.
What are earth's high and low temps?
low:-39 High:137
What are the high and low temps for the Tropical ocean?
110-30
What are the average high and low temps of Jamaica?
80f to 86f in Kingston
What is Montana's high and low temps?
the highest is 117F and the lowest is -70F.
What were yesterday's high and low temps in Running Springs CA?
Yesterday High & low. Zip 92382 53.8 °F37.8 °F
Which is better mercury or alcohol thermometers for low temperature measurements?
alcohol is best for both hot and cold (only in water) mercury is best for fire temps
What is the average Alaska temps in early September?
55 high and 36 low
Why must starch be dried at low temperature?
High temps cause burning or scorching.
What are the low and high temps in California?
the highest record in California is 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the difference between high and low pressure mercury lamps?
how are low pressure mercury lights made and how do they operate?
What are the average high and low temperatures for Spain?
in summer it is 40 degrees Celsius and winter it is-49 degrees Celsius
Why was mercury able to retain its atmosphere during its formation?
Mercury has a high surface temperature and a low mass
