The Emergence Machine

Heat

abstract · Physics · Level 5 · E0

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Emergence definition

Heat is a form of energy that arises from the motion of particles, and is characterized by a change in the kinetic energy of those particles, as they move from an area of higher temperature to one of lower temperature.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Kinetic Energy L2 (requires)
    Heat is the transfer of thermal energy from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature, resulting in a change in the kinetic energy of particles.
  • Transfer L2 (requires)
    Heat is the transfer of thermal energy from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature, resulting in a change in the kinetic energy of particles.
  • Temperature L4 (requires)
    Heat is thermal energy related to temperature, with temperature measuring the average kinetic energy of particles.

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