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joule

/dʒaʊl/
Meanings
  • noun

    The unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI), equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting through a distance of one meter.

Pronunciation
  1. /dʒaʊl/



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joule , joules , James Prescott Joule , Joule
Etymology
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Named after James Prescott Joule (1818-1889), an English physicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of the relationship between heat and work.

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  1. One joule is equivalent to the energy required to lift a mass of one kilogram a height of approximately 0.1 meters.

  2. Joule's first law of thermodynamics states that heat is a form of energy and that the total energy of a system is conserved during a reversible process.

  3. James Prescott Joule is also known for his work on the relationship between electricity and heat, which led to the development of the electric heater.

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  1. Energy: Joule is the base unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI).

  2. Work: Joule is the unit of work, equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting through a distance of one meter.

  3. Newton: Joule is defined as the work done by a force of one newton acting through a distance of one meter.

  4. Meter: Joule is defined as the work done by a force of one newton acting through a distance of one meter.

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Joule is a fundamental concept in physics and is widely used in various scientific fields, including thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and engineering.

How to Memorize "joule"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a force of one newton moving through a distance of one meter and the work or energy that is produced as a result.

  2. associate

    - Associate joule with the work done by a force of one newton acting through a distance of one meter.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic J-O-U-L-E to remember that it is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI).

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