The most widely accepted explanation for Venus's retrograde rotation is related to D) Tidal forces from the sun on Venus's atmosphere. It's thought that these tidal forces, along with possible large impacts during its early formation, could have caused Venus to rotate in the opposite direction compared to most planets in the solar system. The effects of tidal forces may have influenced its rotational dynamics over geological timescales.
What's thought to be responsible for causing Venus's retrograde rotation?
Question 7 options:
A)
Venus's high surface temperature
B)
Gravitational pull from Earth and Mercury
C)
The composition of Venus's atmosphere
D)
Tidal forces from the sun on Venus's atmosphere
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