Heat and Temperature

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What is the main difference between heat and temperature?

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Heat is the energy transferred between objects due to a temperature difference, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What unit is commonly used to measure temperature in most countries?

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Celsius (°C) is commonly used to measure temperature in most countries.

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What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?

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The freezing point of water in Fahrenheit is 32 degrees.

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What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?

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The boiling point of water in Celsius is 100 degrees.

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What happens to the particles of a substance when it is heated?

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The particles move faster and spread apart when a substance is heated.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium is the state in which two objects in contact with each other reach the same temperature and no heat flows between them.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) due to differences in temperature and density.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation.

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What is the Kelvin scale used for?

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The Kelvin scale is used in scientific measurements and is based on absolute zero, where 0 K is the lowest possible temperature.