A Minimum Temperature Exists (Absolute Zero)

question 73

Multiple Choice

A minimum temperature exists (absolute zero) . Why does no known maximum temperature exist?

• A)Scientists have not yet determined what instruments might be able to measure the maximum temperature.
• B)Scientists disagree on the pressure conditions with which to measure the maximum temperature.
• C)Assuming no limit on the relative speed of atoms and molecules, it follows that there is no maximum temperature.
• D)The maximum temperature is known to exist on the sun but we have not been able to measure it yet.

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