joule

Definition of Joule in English :

Noun

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

2. james prescott joule, joule

English physicist who established the mechanical theory of heat and discovered the first law of thermodynamics (1818-1889)

james prescott joule

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Joule

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noun

James Prescott. 1818–89, English physicist, who evaluated the mechanical equivalent of heat and contributed to the study of heat and electricity

noun

the derived SI unit of work or energy; the work done when the point of application of a force of 1 newton is displaced through a distance of 1 metre in the direction of the force. 1 joule is equivalent to 1 watt-second, 107 ergs, 0.2390 calories, or 0.738 foot-pound

. Symbol: J

Joule

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James Prescott1818-89; Eng. physicist

noun

Physics

the basic unit of energy or work in the SI, MKS systems, equal to the amount of work done by a force of one newton acting through a distance of one meter

abbrev. J

Joule

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n. Abbr. J or j

1. The International System unit of electrical, mechanical, and thermal energy.

2.

a. A unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere is passed through a resistance of one ohm for one second.

b. A unit of energy equal to the work done when a force of one newton acts through a distance of one meter. See Table at measurement.

British physicist who established the mechanical theory of heat and discovered the first law of thermodynamics.

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