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'''Heat''' is generated by the [[kinetic energy]] of a collection of interacting [[particle]]s. <ref>Chemistry Vocabulary: [http://misterguch.brinkster.net/vocabulary.html Heat]</ref> Heat is generally measured in [[joule]]s, though [[calorie]]s and [[BTU]]s are also used as units.
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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.
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
 
*[[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