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The discussion centers on identifying the incorrect statement regarding heat and thermal energy. Statements A, B, C, and D are accurate descriptions of thermal energy concepts. However, statement E is incorrect because heat flows from an object with a higher temperature to one with a lower temperature, not necessarily higher thermal energy. The consensus is that statement E misrepresents the principles of heat transfer.
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Identify the incorrect statemet from the following:


A) The thermal energy of an object is the sum total of the kinetic energy of random motions of all its atoms/molecules.


B) Heat is the flow of thermal energy.


C) Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of random motions of atoms/molecules.


D) A temperature difference is necessary for heat flow.


E) Heat flows from an object with a higher thermal energy into an object with a lower thermal energy.
 
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Which one do you think is the incorrect statement?
 
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