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Explain the difference between temperature and heat also state what determines the direction

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Heat (q) is energy that is transferred from one object to another because of a temperature difference between them.

Temperature is the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

Temperature plays part in heat, and heat is dependent on temperature.

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Temperature is absolute while heat is relative. The direction of heat always travels from the warmer object to the cooler! Hope this helps!
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