Temperature

Definition

Temperature refers to the degree or intensity of heat present in an object or environment.

Related terms

Heat Transfer: Heat transfer occurs when energy moves from one object or system to another due to temperature differences.

Thermodynamics: Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with heat, work, and energy transfer between systems.

Absolute Zero: Absolute zero is defined as the lowest possible temperature where all molecular motion ceases. It corresponds to 0 Kelvin (-273.15 degrees Celsius).