Re: [Phys-l] operational definition on heat

[Jack Uretsky <jlu@hep.anl.gov>]

Hi all-
I learned a long time ago from Hake that "operational definition" is best 
given by a stick-figure sketch of someone doing something.  The verb 
"heat" my be defined by a sketch of someone holding a pot over a fire.
		Regards,
			Jack

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On Fri, 11 Sep 2009, Bernard Cleyet wrote:

> I thought we decided not to use that word except as a verb.
>
> bc thinks OK if preceded by in.
>
> On 2009, Sep 11, , at 16:40, carmelo@pacific.net.sg wrote:
>
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > Does anyone have a good operational definition on heat?
> > By the way, some students have difficulty understanding "heat is a
> > verb".
> >
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Alphonsus
> >
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