Did you know that the filament in a light bulb reaches temperatures of 2,000 to 3,000 degrees Celsius?

This is hotter than lava, which (above ground) has a maximum temperature of 1,200 degrees Celsius.

The filament in a light bulb is warmer than lava. The filament can reach temperatures of about 2,000 to 3,000 degrees Celsius, while lava typically ranges between 700 and 1,200 degrees Celsius, depending on the type and location. This means the filament is hotter than lava, even though it is just a small, thin wire.

However, there is a significant difference in heat capacity. Lava is a large mass of molten rock that contains and radiates a tremendous amount of heat over a large surface area. The filament of a light bulb is a very concentrated and small heat source. While the filament itself is hotter, the total amount of energy and heat that lava can emit is many times greater.

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