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It's not really possible to answer this question.
Assuming the Earth's only source of heat is the Sun, that heating occurs by radiative transfer, and the Earth absorbs every bit of sunlight that hits it and never radiates any away, the maximum possible temperature would be the same as the Sun's photosphere ... about 5800 K. However, this is an upper bound, and not a particularly good one; there are several other effects that would take over to start reducing the temperature before it got anywhere near that hot. Most notably, the Earth does radiate away heat, and would do so faster as the temperature increased.
If we take Venus as a model for the maximum possible "greenhouse effect", we can set a much lower upper bound. Venus has an average surface temperature of around 750 K, and Earth, being further away from the Sun, would presumably be somewhat less than that even if the atmospheric conditions were the same.
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∙ 12y agoThe core of the Earth, probably as hot as the surface of the sun. But it's hard to say really...
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What is the hottest temperature on earth in degrees?
It can reach up to 134-199 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the maximum and minimum temperature for Saturn?
52.22 °C is the maximum temperature on Saturn.
Why does the temperature of a reaction increases reaches a maximum and then decreases?
The maximum temperature is attained when the reaction is completed.
Does the temperature rise or fall in the stratosphere?
The temperature does not fall in the stratosphere. The temperature rises considerably once you reach this part of the atmosphere. This is because this is where most of the sun's rays are collected before hitting the surface of the earth.
What are the maximum temperatures that a radiator can reach?
the superconductivity radiator is a leading technology around the worldmedium in it will be activated while the temperature rises to 35Cthe collision between atom and molecule results in higher temperature about 85C in 3 minutes
The maximum and minimum temperature of earth?
765
Is the earth cold?
A: Earth has a minimum surface temperature of -88°C and a maximum surface temperature of 58°C.
Maximum surface temperature on the earth in celsius?
400 oC
Is Boiling is the maximum temperature a substance can reach?
No. Once the substance crosses into steam the steam temperature can rise much higher than boiling.
What temperature does pure water reach maximum density?
4 degrees Celsius
How do temperature and pressure as you go deeper into earth?
As you go deeper into the Earth, you very quickly reach a point where the temperature is constant year-round. Both temperature and pressure increase as you go deeper into the Earth.
What is the temperature of the lower mantle in Celsius?
The temperature in the Earth's mantle can be anywhere from 500 to 900 degrees Celsius. Closer to the core of the Earth, the temperature can reach 4,000 degrees Celsius.
How do temperature and pressure changed as you go deeper into earth?
As you go deeper into the Earth, you very quickly reach a point where the temperature is constant year-round. Both temperature and pressure increase as you go deeper into the Earth.
Maximum temperature in internal combustion engines?
Temperatures in the combustion chamber can reach 4,500*F or 2,500*C.
Where is the maximum altitude on the earth?
You don't have to be standing on the ground to reach the maximum altitude of Earth so the answer is "everywhere". The Earth's atmosphere is about 300 miles (480 km) thick, but most of the atmosphere (about 80%) is within 10 miles (16 km) of the surface of the Earth.
What is the hottest temperature on earth in degrees?
It can reach up to 134-199 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the maximum terminal velocity a free falling object can reach on earth?
The Answer Is Roughly 7 Miles Per Second
