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joule Definition

joule (jo̵̅o̅l; occas. jo̵ul)

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

Etymology: after James Prescott Joule

Joule Definition

Joule (jo̵̅o̅l)

Joule, James Prescott 1818-89; Eng. physicist

joule (J) Telecom Definition

The work done when a force of one newton applied to a point moves that application point one meter in the direction of application. Joule is named for James Prescott Joule (1818

joule Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • absorb: The heel seat is capable of absorbing 20 joules of energy.
  • use: If this also fails a third shock using 360 joules is employed.
  • require: A force of 1 Newton moving 1 meter requires 1 Joule of energy.
  • have: This means that you already have 108 thousand Joules of kinetic energy for every kg.

Adjective modifier

many: This tells you how many joules of energy the appliance uses every second.

Modifies a noun

  • heating: Joule Heating: Think of a herd of buffalo on the prairie.
  • impact: Protected against 0.5 joule impact ( 250g @ 20cm ).

Noun used with modifier

quintillion: The lead pair of reindeer would absorb 14.3 quintillion joules of energy per second each.

Preposition: in

power: Most BB guns are under 1 Joule in power.

Preposition: of

energy: A force of 1 Newton moving 1 meter requires 1 Joule of energy.

Preposition: per

  • meter: Radiant Exposure - Is the power of a laser beam given in Joules per square meter ( usually for pulsed lasers ).
  • kilogram: The preferred unit is J/kg ( joules per kilogram ).
  • coulomb: The volt is equal to 1 joule per coulomb.
  • second: That is " energy per second " , in this case " million joules per second " .

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