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Re: A "heat" question



Hewitt, in the "Conceptual Physics" books, distinguishes between "heat" and
"internal energy" very nicely. "Heat" is energy in motion, i.e. energy that
is in the act of being transferred. Heat transfer occurs through the
processes of conduction, convection, and/or radiation. "Internal Energy" is
stationary energy that is stored within a solid, liquid, or gas by virtue of
its temperature and chemical bonds. Hope this helps.

Vickie Frohne

Bob LaMontagne wrote:

I've noticed that this list group has a general aversion to using "heat"
as a noun - a
position I agree with. In atmospheric physics, it is common to use terms
like "sensible
heat" and "latent heat". What techniques have people on the list developed
to deal with
these commonly accepted terms but still deal with heat as a transferring
of energy?

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