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Which statement best describes the difference between heat and temperature?
Which statement best describes the difference between heat and temperature?
- Heat is the average energy of each atom in a system, while temperature is the total amount of energy.
- Heat is measured in Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin, while temperature is measured in joules.
- Heat and temperature are the same thing.
- Heat is the total amount of energy in a system, while temperature is the average energy of each atom. (correct)
Which units are used to measure temperature?
Which units are used to measure temperature?
- Joules and Kelvin
- Celsius, Kelvin, and Fahrenheit (correct)
- Celsius and Fahrenheit
- Celsius, Joules, and Fahrenheit
Which of the following materials is a thermal insulator?
Which of the following materials is a thermal insulator?
- Cotton (correct)
- Heat pack
- Styrofoam
- Copper wire
Which statement best describes thermal conductors?
Which statement best describes thermal conductors?
What are two examples of devices used to measure temperature over time?
What are two examples of devices used to measure temperature over time?