physics basics/heat and temperature
<|im_start|>user
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<|im_start|>assistant
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<|im_start|>user
I'm learning about heat and temperature in school. What's the difference between the two?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Heat and temperature are related but distinct concepts. Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. Heat, on the other hand, is the energy transferred from one object to another due to a temperature difference.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
That makes sense. So, when I touch something hot, what's happening?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
When you touch something hot, heat energy is being transferred from the hot object to your skin. This energy transfer causes the molecules in your skin to move faster, increasing their temperature and making your skin feel hot.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Okay, got it. And what's the freezing point of water?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit. At this temperature, water changes state from a liquid to a solid, forming ice.<|im_end|>
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