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    Difference Between Heat and Temperature

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    Heat is a form of energy defined as the total kinetic and potential energy of molecular motion within an object. Temperature is defined as the average kinetic energy of molecules and is a measure of the intensity of heat. While heat can transfer between objects due to differences in temperature from hot to cold, temperature rises with heating and falls with cooling. Heat is measured in units like joules using a calorimeter, while temperature is measured in degrees Kelvin, Celsius, or Fahrenheit using a thermometer.

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    Heat is a form of energy defined as the total kinetic and potential energy of molecular motion within an object. Temperature is defined as the average kinetic energy of molecules and is a measure of the intensity of heat. While heat can transfer between objects due to differences in temperature from hot to cold, temperature rises with heating and falls with cooling. Heat is measured in units like joules using a calorimeter, while temperature is measured in degrees Kelvin, Celsius, or Fahrenheit using a thermometer.

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    Heat is a form of energy defined as the total kinetic and potential energy of molecular motion within an object. Temperature is defined as the average kinetic energy of molecules and is a measure of the intensity of heat. While heat can transfer between objects due to differences in temperature from hot to cold, temperature rises with heating and falls with cooling. Heat is measured in units like joules using a calorimeter, while temperature is measured in degrees Kelvin, Celsius, or Fahrenheit using a thermometer.

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    Difference Between Heat and Temperature

    The concept of heat and temperature are studied together in science, which is
    somewhat related but not alike. The terms are very common, due to their wide
    usage in our day to day life. There exist a fine line which demarcates heat from
    temperature, in the sense that heat is thought of, as a form of energy, but
    the temperature is a measure of energy.

    The fundamental difference between heat and temperature is slight but


    significant, heat is the overall energy of the molecular motion, whereas
    temperature is the average energy of the molecular motion. So, let’s take a look at
    the article given below, in which we have simplified the two for you.

    Comparison Chart
    BASIS FOR
    HEAT TEMPERATURE
    COMPARISON

    Meaning Heat is the amount of Temperature is the measure


    energy in a body. of the intensity of heat.

    Measures Total kinetic and potential Average kinetic energy of


    energy contained by molecules in a substance.
    molecules in an object.

    Property Flows from hotter object to Rises when heated and falls
    cooler object. when cooled.

    Working ability Yes No

    Unit of Joules Kelvin


    measurement

    Device Calorimeter Thermometer

    Labelled as Q T
    Definition of Heat

    The heat of an object is the aggregate energy of all molecular movement inside
    the object. A form of energy that is transmitted from one object or source to
    another due to the differences in their temperature. It moves from a hotter object
    to the cooler one. Its measurement can be done in energy units, i.e. calorie or
    joules. The transfer of heat can take place in three ways, which are –

     Conduction: Heat transfer between molecules which are in direct contact


    with each other, without the movement of particles.
     Convection: The transfer of heat that takes place due to the movement of
    particles from one place to another is convection.
     Radiation: When the heat is transferred through a medium or vacuum,
    wherein space in between, is not heated up.

    Definition of Temperature

    Temperature is defined as the average kinetic energy of all molecules together,


    i.e. average energy of all the particles in an object. As an average measurement,
    the temperature of a substance does not rely on its size (number of particles) and
    type. It identifies how hot or cold an object is, in degrees. It also measures, the
    speed of atoms and molecules of the substance.

    It can be measured in various scales, which are – Kelvin, Celsius and Fahrenheit.
    The thermometer is used to gauge the temperature of the object.

    Key Differences Between Heat and Temperature

    The differences between heat and temperature can be drawn clearly on the
    following grounds:

    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.
    Conclusion

    Both heat and temperature are the concepts of thermodynamics; that works
    together to let the energy flow from hotter body to the cooler body. While heat
    depends on the number of particles in an object, temperature does not depend on
    a number of particles in an object because it is an average measurement.

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