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What is the difference between heat and temperature ?

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Heat is a form of energy. Particles of matter ( atoms, molecules, etc. ) possess potential energy and kinetic energy. Total energy ( potential energy `+` kinetic energy ) of all particles particles of matter in a given sample is called its thermal energy. When two bodies at different temperature are in thermal contact with each other, there is transfer of thermal energy from a body at higher temperature to a body at lower temperature . This energy in transfer is called heat. It is expressed in joule , calorie and erg.
Temperature is a quantitative measure of degree in `.^(@) C , ^(@)F ` or K ( kelvin) . Temperature determines the direction of energy transfer.
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