Motion Heat: Molecule Movement, Kinetic Energy

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The discussion centers on the relationship between molecular movement and the sensation of heat. It is established that heat is indeed a form of kinetic energy, specifically the kinetic energy of molecules in motion relative to one another. The conversation also touches on the biological implications of heat, noting that excessive heat can damage cells and proteins, which is why the body perceives heat as pain—a protective mechanism. Additionally, there is a clarification that "heat" can function as both a noun and a verb, while emphasizing that temperature is a measure of the kinetic energy of particles. The term "relative" in this context refers to the movement of molecules in relation to each other, which is crucial for understanding how heat is experienced.
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How exactly does the rapid movement of molecules translate into what we feel as "heat"? and if heat energy is the movement of molecules..isn't it just kinetic energy?

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Your first question will probably get you an answer you aren't after (how does a needle prick translate into pain is along this vain though I'm sure not the material you're interested in), I think the best way to answer what I think you're asking there is that heat destroys cells and proteins and is just in general bad for your body so you feel pain as negative reinforcement to avoid being burnt.
Heat is kinetic energy yes, but kinetic energy of the molecules relative to one another.
As a side note I'm under the impression that "heat" is a verb and the correct term here is "temperature", small change but it seems to make things clearer.
 
JHamm said:
I'm under the impression that "heat" is a verb

Heat is both a noun, and a verb.
 
There is a strong relationship between heat and kinetic energy. In fluid statics, temperature is define as the kinetic energy of its constituent particles.
 
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@jhamm, can you clarify the relative thing?
 
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