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Heat added (Q)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Heat added refers to the transfer of thermal energy into a system. It increases the internal energy of the system and can be measured in joules.

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