What has thermal energy but not heat? (and vice versa)

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Thermal energy refers to the energy of motion at the particle or atomic level, while heat is defined as the transfer of that energy. The discussion raises questions about scenarios where thermal energy exists without heat transfer and vice versa, suggesting that these concepts are often misunderstood. It is noted that the questions may be poorly phrased and could be better articulated through the lens of the first law of thermodynamics. Additionally, a rephrased question regarding the requirements for a change in angular momentum is proposed for clarity. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for grasping fundamental thermodynamic principles.
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This isn't homework, so i thought it could go here.

1) What has thermal energy but not heat?
2) What has heat but not thermal energy
3) What effects angular momentum?
 
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are these questions posed by a book or teacher?

for 3) i would rephrase the question as "what is required for a change in angular momentum". I think that might be what the question is after.

If I'm on the right track, 1) and 2) are also poorly phrased questions that can be answered by considering the first law. I might be off track though.
 
It's from a teacher for on a test.

I know thermal energy is the energy of motion from particles or atoms. And that heat is energy transfer.
 
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