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I know that there is an absolute 0, but is there a highest possible temperature that an object can have?
The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 134 degrees Fahrenheit (56.7 degrees Celsius) in Death Valley, California on July 10, 1913.
Scientists believe that there is a theoretical limit to how hot it can get, known as the Planck temperature, which is approximately 1.416 x 10^32 degrees Kelvin. At this temperature, the fundamental laws of physics as we know them break down.
No, it is not possible for temperatures higher than the Planck temperature to exist in our known universe.
The highest temperature that a human can survive in is around 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.9 degrees Celsius) for a short period of time. Beyond this, the body's internal temperature regulation system starts to fail and can lead to heat stroke or death.
Scientists use a variety of instruments to measure extreme temperatures, including thermometers, pyrometers, and infrared cameras. In certain cases, they may also use mathematical models and simulations to estimate temperatures in extreme conditions.