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What did Robert Hooke hypothesize about heat?

  • Heat is a form of energy

  • Heat is a form of light

  • Heat is a form of sound

  • Heat is a form of matter

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Robert Hooke hypothesized that heat is a form of energy. He also proposed that heat expands matter and that air is composed of small particles at larger distances. These insights were foundational to the development of thermodynamics.
The Brilliant Mind of Robert Hooke: Unveiling the Legacy of an English Polymath

The Brilliant Mind of Robert Hooke: Unveiling the Legacy of an English Polymath

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