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Distinguish between heat and temperature.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Heat | Temperature |
| It is a form of energy. | The physical state decides the direction of heat flow. |
| Addition of heat causes a change in the temperature of a body. | It is the effect of addition of heat |
| It is measured in joule or calorie | It is measured in Kelvin or Celsius |
| Measuring devices are calorimeter | Measuring device is a thermometer |
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