The Mechanical Theory of Heat

The Mechanical Theory of Heat suggests that heat is caused by the motion of tiny particles, such as atoms and molecules. When these particles move faster and collide more intensely, they transfer energy, which we perceive as increased temperature. Conversely, when they slow down, the temperature decreases. This theory explains heat as a form of energy associated with physical motion, linking temperature, energy transfer, and particle movement in a scientific way. It laid the groundwork for understanding thermal phenomena through the behavior of microscopic particles.