The amount of heat energy present in any substance is expressed as its
A) temperature.
B) latent heat.
C) sensible heat.
D) surface motion.

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Sensible heat refers to the heat energy that can be sensed or measured by a thermometer and is related to the temperature of a substance. Latent heat refers to the energy absorbed or released during a change in state (such as melting or vaporization). Surface motion does not directly relate to the amount of heat energy present in a substance.

The Amount of Heat Energy Present in Any Substance Is