Heat is energy in transit, whereas temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles within a substance. When there is a temperature difference between two objects or systems in thermal contact, energy is transferred between them, and this transferred energy is called heat.
Which one of the following statements best defines the concept of heat ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2024 · Topic: Heat and Thermodynamics (Modes of Heat Transfer (Conduction, Convection, Radiation))
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Answer: C. The transfer of energy due to temperature difference
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