Definition of joule Joule

/ʤuˈl/ - [jul] - Joule

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Noun Plural: joules
joule - 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
		J, watt second
		energy unit, heat unit, work unit a unit of measurement for work
joule - English physicist who established the mechanical theory of heat and discovered the first law of thermodynamics (1818-1889)
		James Prescott Joule

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joule (Noun)
In the International System of Units , the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Also equal to the energy of one watt of power for a duration of one second. Symbol: J.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

joule (n.)
A unit of work which is equal to 107 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.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

joule
The SI unit of energy, which is defined as the potential to do work, with symbol "J".

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

joule
jōōl, n. the practical unit of electrical energy. [After James Prescott Joule (1818-89).]

Electrical DictionaryThe Standard Electrical Dictionary 💡

joule
This term has been applied to several units.
(a) The practical C. G. S. unit of electric energy and work--the volt-coulomb. It is equal to 1E7 ergs--0.73734 foot pound.--.00134 horse power seconds. A volt-ampere represents one joule per second.
(b) It has also been used as the name of the gram-degree C. thermal unit--the small calorie.
Synonym--Joulad.

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A joule is a unit in the SI system. That means that scientists use it. It measures the work being done. It is named after James Prescott Joule.

A joule equals one newton multiplied by a meter (1J = 1N × 1m). It is related to the watt (a unit of power): one watt equals one joule per second.

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joule, noun, singular of joules.

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