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| − | '''Heat''' is | + | '''Heat''' is the transfer of [[energy]] generated by a [[temperature]] gradient. Heat is generally measured in [[joule]]s, though [[calorie]]s and [[BTU]]s are also used as units. |
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*[[radiant heat]] | *[[radiant heat]] | ||
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[[Category:Chemistry]] | [[Category:Chemistry]] | ||
[[Category:Physics]] | [[Category:Physics]] | ||
Revision as of 15:09, January 5, 2013
Heat is the transfer of energy generated by a temperature gradient. Heat is generally measured in joules, though calories and BTUs are also used as units.