Differentiate between heat energy and light energy.

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Heat energy Light energy
1. Heat is a form of kinetic energy contained in the random motion of the particles of a material. 1. Light is a form of electromagnetic energy.
2. Heat energy travels slowly. 2. Light can travel in great speed.
3. A type of energy that gives the sensation of heat. 3. Light is a form of energy which is enables to see things around us.
4. Heat always flow from high temperature to lower temperature. 4. It can propagate in any direction.
5. It is an invisible form of energy. 5. It is a visible form of energy in the range of visible wavelength.

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Heat energy	Light energy
1. Heat is a form of kinetic energy contained in the random motion of the particles of a material.	1. Light is a form of electromagnetic energy.
2. Heat energy travels slowly.	2. Light can travel in great speed.
3. A type of energy that gives the sensation of heat.	3. Light is a form of energy which is enables to see things around us.
4. Heat always flow from high temperature to lower temperature.	4. It can propagate in any direction.
5. It is an invisible form of energy.	5. It is a visible form of energy in the range of visible wavelength.