What thermometer placement is more accurate?

I noticed when I put my thermometer under the light on the rims of my "pots" that the temperature is way higher than if I clip it to the side of my hood. I reasoned this is because of the direct heat from the light, but the question is, is the temperature in the light more representative of the

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