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Joule

Joule Meaning & Definition
Joule Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Joule?

[n] English physicist who established the mechanical theory of heat and discovered the first law of thermodynamics (1818-1889)
[n] a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

Synonyms | Synonyms for Joule: J | James Prescott Joule | watt second

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See Also | energy unit | erg | heat unit | physicist | work unit

Joule In Webster's Dictionary

\Joule\ (j[=oo]l), n. [From the distinguished English physicist, James P. Joule.] (Physics.) A unit of work which is equal to 10^{7} units of work in the C. G. S. system of units (ergs), and is practically equivalent to the energy expended in one second by an electric current of one ampere in a resistance of one ohm. One joule is approximately equal to 0.738 foot pounds. {Joule's equivalent}. See under {Equivalent}, n.

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