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Heat

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Heat refers to the transfer of energy between objects or systems due to a temperature difference. It can be measured in joules (J) or kilojoules (kJ).