Chapter 21, Problem 4A

To determine

To Explain: It is incorrect to stay that matter contains heat.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Energy contained by matter is called thermal energy. This energy arises due to the vibrations of molecules of the matter. It is responsible for the temperature of the matter.

When thermal energy transfers from one body to another, it is called heat. Matter does not contain heat. Thermal energy in the transition from one body to another is heat.

Conclusion:

Thus, matter does not contain heat but thermal energy.