Question

WHAT IS DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEAT AND TEMPERATURE ?

Answer 1

1. Heat is nothing but the amount of energy in a body. As against this, temperature is something that measures the intensity of heat.
2. Heat measures both kinetic and potential energy contained by molecules in an object. On the other hand, temperature measures average kinetic energy of molecules in substance.
3. The main feature of heat is that it travels from hotter region to cooler region. Unlike temperature, which rises when heated and falls when cooled.
4. Heat possesses the ability to work, but the temperature is used exclusively to gauge the extent of heat.
5. The standard unit of measurement of heat is Joules, while that of temperature is Kelvin, but it can also be measured in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
6. Calorimeter is a device, which is used to measure the heat. On the other hand, temperature can be measured by thermometer.
7. Heat is represented by ‘Q’ whereas ‘T’ is used to represent temperature