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December 9th 03, 08:45 PM

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Why is absolute zero finite compared to maximum heat (which is seemingly infinite)?

Why is absolute zero approximately -460 F, yet the maximum
possible amount of heat is seemingly infinite? There is
certainly an asymmetry. Why is there no upper bound for
heat? Why is there a lower bound for cold?

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