Joule
Joule is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). It is named after the English physicist James Prescott Joule, who discovered the mechanical equivalent of heat and contributed significantly to the understanding of energy conversion.
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It is named after the English physicist James Prescott Joule, who discovered the mechanical equivalent of heat and contributed significantly to the understanding of energy conversion. Joule is defined as the amount of energy transferred when a force of one newton is applied over a distance of one meter. It is used to measure various forms of energy, such as mechanical, electrical, and thermal energy. The wiki page provides a detailed overview of the history, definition, usage, and conversions of the joule, along with examples and references.