Distinguish between heat and temperature.

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Quantity Used to Compare Heat Temperature

Definition Heat is a form of internal energy obtained due to random motion and attractive force of molecules in a substance. Temperature is a quantity which determines the direction of flow of heat on keeping two bodies at different temperatures in contact.

SI Unit Joule Kelvin

How it is measured? Heat is measured by the principle of calorimetry. Temperature is measured by a thermometer.

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Quantity Used to Compare	Heat	Temperature
Definition	Heat is a form of internal energy obtained due to random motion and attractive force of molecules in a substance.	Temperature is a quantity which determines the direction of flow of heat on keeping two bodies at different temperatures in contact.
SI Unit	Joule	Kelvin
How it is measured?	Heat is measured by the principle of calorimetry.	Temperature is measured by a thermometer.