Heat is ________.
A) a measure of the average kinetic energy of molecules in an object
B) a property of an object
C) the energy transferred between bodies due to a temperature difference
D) the specific heat of an object

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Heat is defined as the energy transferred between bodies due to a temperature difference, and is not a property of an object nor the specific heat of an object. Heat can also be described as a measure of the total kinetic energy of molecules in an object, but option C is a more accurate and specific definition.

Heat Is ________