Comparison Chart:
Basis For Comparison | Heat | Temperature |
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Meaning | Heat is the amount of energy in a body. | Temperature is the measure of the intensity of heat. |
Measures | Total kinetic and potential energy contained by molecules in an object. | Average kinetic energy of molecules in a substance. |
Property | Flows from hotter object to cooler object. | Rises when heated and falls when cooled. |
Working ability | Yes | No |
Unit of measurement | Joules | Kelvin |
Device | Calorimeter | Thermometer |