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Which statement best describes heat and thermal energy?

A- They are different words for the same thing.
B- They represent different concepts
C- Heat is what happens when thermal energy stops moving between substances.
D- Thermal energy is what happens when heat moves between substances.

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Answer: D

Step-by-step explanation:

Thermal energy refers to the energy contained within a system that is responsible for its temperature. Heat is the flow of thermal energy.

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