What has thermal energy but not heat? (and vice versa)

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This discussion addresses the distinctions between thermal energy and heat, clarifying that thermal energy refers to the energy of motion of particles or atoms, while heat is defined as the transfer of that energy. The questions posed are considered poorly phrased but can be analyzed through the lens of the first law of thermodynamics. Additionally, the topic of angular momentum is introduced, with a suggestion to rephrase the question to focus on the requirements for a change in angular momentum.

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  • Basic knowledge of angular momentum concepts
  • Ability to analyze and rephrase scientific questions
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This isn't homework, so i thought it could go here.

1) What has thermal energy but not heat?
2) What has heat but not thermal energy
3) What effects angular momentum?
 
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are these questions posed by a book or teacher?

for 3) i would rephrase the question as "what is required for a change in angular momentum". I think that might be what the question is after.

If I'm on the right track, 1) and 2) are also poorly phrased questions that can be answered by considering the first law. I might be off track though.
 
It's from a teacher for on a test.

I know thermal energy is the energy of motion from particles or atoms. And that heat is energy transfer.
 

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