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Unit Test — Unit test

Question 4 • (AG Q3) Science 8: 25-26 (ELux)

Which statement best describes heat and thermal energy?

Answer
A
They are different words for the same thing.
B
They represent different concepts.
C
Heat is what happens when thermal energy stops moving between substances.
D
Thermal energy is what happens when heat moves between substances.

Explanation

Heat and thermal energy are related, but they are not the same concept. Thermal energy is the energy associated with the motion and interactions of particles in a substance, while heat is thermal energy transferred from one object or substance to another because of a temperature difference. Therefore, “They represent different concepts” is the best description.

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