Temperature
Definition
Temperature refers to the degree or intensity of heat present in an object or environment.
Analogy
Think about temperature as a hot cup of coffee. The higher the temperature, the hotter it feels when you touch it.
Related terms
Heat Transfer: Heat transfer occurs when energy moves from one object or system to another due to temperature differences.
Thermodynamics: Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with heat, work, and energy transfer between systems.
Absolute Zero: Absolute zero is defined as the lowest possible temperature where all molecular motion ceases. It corresponds to 0 Kelvin (-273.15 degrees Celsius).
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