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OpenStudy (kaylala):

prove this statement: "the sun is hot but does not contain heat"

OpenStudy (aaronq):

nothing can "possess" heat, read this http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/heat.html

OpenStudy (kaylala):

actually, anything can possess heat as long as there is a change in temperature @aaronq

OpenStudy (kaylala):

anyway, that didnt answer my question

OpenStudy (aaronq):

heat is a term used for energy transfer only, internal energy is what you would use for "possessing" energy.

OpenStudy (aaronq):

btw, "The sun is hot" is a statement of temperature

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