what is thermal energy
Thermal energy is the energy that comes from heat. When thermal energy is transferred, it is called heat. Heat is a temperature and is measured in degrees of Fahrenheit or Celsius. An object can contain thermal energy, but it cannot contain heat. Thermal energy most commonly comes from fossil fuels such as coal or gas. In addition, thermal energy can be generated by resources such as biomass, solar and geothermal. Biomass - this is a fuel generated from organic materials.