Tell 3 differences 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


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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