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[–] [email protected] 28 points 6 months ago (2 children)

fascinating range

Stove (while being used): 200°C to 300°C when in use.

Core of the Earth: In general, temperatures range from about 4,400°C (7,952°F) to about 6,000°C (10,800°F)

Surface of the Sun: approximately 5,500°C (9,800°F)

Core of the Sun: The Sun’s core is where nuclear fusion occurs, converting hydrogen into helium. The temperature at the Sun’s core is an astonishing 27 million°C (15 million°F) It’s the hottest part of our solar system.

Random Examples:

  • Lightning Bolt: A lightning bolt can reach temperatures of 30,000°C (54,000°F) during discharge.
  • Lava Flow: Molten lava from a volcanic eruption can range from 700°C to 1,200°C (1,292°F to 2,192°F).
  • Spacecraft Reentry: During reentry into Earth’s atmosphere, spacecraft experience temperatures of about 1,650°C (3,002°F).
  • Boiling Water: Boiling water on your stove reaches 100°C (212°F) at sea level.
  • Liquid Nitrogen: Liquid nitrogen, used in cryogenics, is extremely cold at around -196°C (-321°F).
  • Absolute Zero: The theoretical lowest temperature, known as absolute zero, is -273.15°C (-459.67°F).
[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 months ago (2 children)

27million°C is only 15million°F???

[–] otp 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

I don't know there was some conversion from celsius to farenheit like (9/5)*(°C) + a number

So farenheit should be bigger than celsius for millions afaik. Maybe the poster was mistaken?

I tried to convert online and this was the result: 48600030(48million)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

They got the units mixed up but the numbers are right, based on OP’s graphic.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

What do you cook at 300C in your stove ? That seems more a ‘burn everything’ temperature than ‘my meal is cooked’ temperature.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

some cookies, pastry, etc. Small food objects usually require higher temps to cook better, while bigger ones like pizza are best cooked at a bit lower temps. Dont remember exactly why because I didnt like the subject lol