What Are The Hottest And Coldest Things In The Universe?

What Are The Hottest And Coldest Things In The Universe?

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Physics, Science, Chemistry, Geography

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The video explores the hottest and coldest temperatures recorded in the universe. It begins with Earth's extreme temperatures, such as Death Valley's heat, and compares them to the Sun's surface and core temperatures. The video then discusses supernovas, which reach temperatures far exceeding the Sun's. The hottest temperature was artificially created at CERN, simulating conditions post-Big Bang. Theoretical limits like the Planck temperature, or absolute hot, are also mentioned. On the cold spectrum, the Boomerang Nebula is the coldest natural spot, while a lab in Italy achieved near absolute zero. The video highlights the potential for future scientific advancements to break these temperature barriers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the highest temperature recorded on Earth, and where did it occur?

56.7°C in Death Valley, CA

60°C in Sahara Desert

55°C in Gobi Desert

58°C in Atacama Desert

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cosmic event is known for reaching temperatures 6000 times greater than the Sun's core?

Black Hole Formation

Supernova

Neutron Star Collision

Gamma Ray Burst

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the hottest temperature in the universe created, and what was it?

CERN, 9.9 trillion°F

NASA, 8 trillion°F

MIT, 7.5 trillion°F

JAXA, 10 trillion°F

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the theoretical temperature known as absolute hot?

1 billion degrees Celsius

100 million million million million million degrees Celsius

100 trillion degrees Celsius

10 trillion degrees Celsius

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the coldest temperature achieved on Earth, and where was it recorded?

-273.144°C in an Italian lab

-272°C in Antarctica

-273°C in Greenland

-270°C in Siberia