Heat and temperature are often confused, but they are actually very different concepts. Let’s break it down in a simple way:

1. Definitions:

   • Heat: This is the energy that moves from one object to another because of a difference in temperature. For example, when you touch a hot stove, heat moves from the stove to your hand.
   • Temperature: This tells us how hot or cold something is. Think of it like a score that shows how much thermal energy an object has.

2. Units:

   • Heat is measured in joules (J).
   • Temperature is measured in degrees Celsius (°C) or Kelvin (K).

3. Movement:

   • Heat always goes from hot things to cold things.
   • Temperature doesn’t move; it just describes the state of a material at any time.

Knowing the difference between heat and temperature helps us understand how energy moves around us in our everyday lives!