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Distinguish between heat and temperature.
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. |
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