Can temperature keep rising without limit?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of temperature and whether it can rise indefinitely. Participants explore the definitions of temperature and heat, the implications of high temperatures, and the limits of physical understanding at extreme temperatures.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest there is no known upper limit to temperature, but acknowledge that extreme temperatures may challenge current physical theories.
  • Others argue that while there may not be a defined limit, this does not imply temperatures can reach infinity.
  • One participant emphasizes that achieving high temperatures depends on the availability of energy and the methods used to reach those temperatures.
  • There is a discussion about the importance of understanding the definitions of temperature and heat in relation to the question posed.
  • A participant expresses frustration over the lack of effort in responding to questions, indicating a desire for a more engaged dialogue.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the nature of temperature limits, with multiple competing views presented regarding the implications of high temperatures and the definitions involved.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the definitions of temperature and heat remain unaddressed, and there are unresolved questions about the participants' understanding of these concepts.

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I'm curious...
 
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There is no known upper bound to how hot something can be, but there does come a point where things are so hot that our understanding of physics breaks down.
 
Even though somethinng has no defined limit, that does not mean infinity.

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space unicorn said:
I'm curious...

Do you know the definition of "temperature", and subsequently, the concept of "heat"?

Zz.
 
ZapperZ said:
Do you know the definition of "temperature", and subsequently, the concept of "heat"?

Zz.
sooo...the answer is no?...

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space unicorn said:
sooo...the answer is no?...
Depends on the question.
 
space unicorn said:
sooo...the answer is no?...

The answer is that there's no limit to how high of a temperature you can reach provided you have the required energy and means of reaching that temperature.
 
space unicorn said:
sooo...the answer is no?...

You were already given the answer by others in this thread. My question to you was to judge what you already know, since you never described this. I was hoping to build on top of the knowledge that you currently have and figure out if an explanation at the level that you can comprehend can be made.

But in this post alone, I've written way more than you have in all your posts in this thread combined. If you are not willing to put some effort into make such explanation, then I'm bowing out.

Zz.
 
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