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Question about light and heat



A chemistry professor and I were just discussing electrons in various energy levels.

She asked if light and heat were the same thing since they were both energy. Light energy would be like a photon and heat is internal energy.

My instinct says they are the same but I don't think that is right. But I can't seem to put my finger on why though.

Thoughts?


Tina Fanetti
Physics Instructor
Western Iowa Technical Community College
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City IA 51102
712-274-8733 ext 1429