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'''Heat''' is generated by the [[kinetic energy]] of a collection of interacting particles. <ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>
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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.
  
 
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*[[radiant heat]]
 
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*[[convection]]
  
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Latest revision as of 12:18, April 9, 2017

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.

See also