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Differentiate between heat and temperature

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BASIS FOR COMPARISON HEAT TEMPERATURE
Meaning Heat is the amount of energy in a body. Temperature is the measure of the intensity of heat.
Measures Total kinetic and potential energy contained by molecules in an object. Average kinetic energy of molecules in a substance.
Property Flows from hotter object to cooler object. Rises when heated and falls when cooled.
Working ability Yes No
Unit of measurement Joules Kelvin
Device Calorimeter Thermometer
Labelled as Q T

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