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By physical form I mean stored chemical or actual be a physical thing you can touch. Yes I understand it already is a physical form in atoms but I mean is it possible to have a jar of heat.
Is it possible for heat to be a physical form?
In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of a jar of heat and whether it is possible to have one. The speaker clarifies that by physical form, they mean a stored chemical or an actual physical thing that can be touched. They also mention that while heat may be considered a form of energy, it cannot be contained in a jar like other substances. The conversation ends with a humorous comment about using a bucket of BTUs to warm up, but also cautioning against touching it due to the heat it contains.
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You mean like Sterno?
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No, you can't have a jar of heat. You also can't have a jar of blue (although you can have a jar of blue paint), you can't have a jar of speed, you can't have a jar of acceleration and you can't have a jar of logic. Plenty of things that can't be jarred.
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ARC123 said:
The phlogiston theory has been falsified by the experimental observation that heat can be produced in any amount without consuming any other substances. One might consider phonons to be heat-particles but I wouldn't call that a chemical.
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Well, I always use a bucket of BTUs to warm up on those cold mornings.ARC123 said:
But be careful touching the bucket - you can burn yourself. It is full of heat after all.
1. Is heat a physical form?
No, heat is not a physical form. It is a form of energy.
2. How does heat manifest as a physical form?
Heat does not manifest as a physical form. It can be transferred from one object to another, but it does not have a physical presence.
3. Can heat be seen or touched?
No, heat cannot be seen or touched. It is an invisible form of energy.
4. Is heat a solid, liquid, or gas?
Heat is not a solid, liquid, or gas. It is a form of energy that can cause changes in the state of matter.
5. How is heat different from other physical forms?
Unlike other physical forms, heat does not have a mass or a specific shape. It is a form of energy that can be transferred between objects.
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