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'''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. | '''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. | ||
| − | ==See | + | ==See Also== |
| − | *[[radiant heat]] | + | * [[radiant heat]] |
| − | *[[convection]] | + | * [[convection]] |
| + | * [[Pitta]] ([[fire]] and [[water]] [[five elements|element]]s) in [[Ayurvedic medicine]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Chemistry]] | + | [[Category : Chemistry]] |
| − | [[Category:Physics]] | + | [[Category : Physics]] |
| + | [[Category : Agni]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Pitta]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Ayurvedic Medicine]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Metabolism]] | ||
| + | [[Category : 20 Attributes]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Digestive System]] | ||
Revision as of 09:58, January 2, 2015
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.