joule
n. newton-meter, unit of energy equal to the work performed by one newton moving over a distance of one meter in the direction of the force (Physics) | ||||
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Joule Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
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.
(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.
| WordNet 2.0 |
Joule
Noun
1. English physicist who established the mechanical theory of heat and discovered the first law of thermodynamics (1818-1889)
(synonym) James Prescott Joule
(hypernym) physicist
Noun
1. English physicist who established the mechanical theory of heat and discovered the first law of thermodynamics (1818-1889)
(synonym) James Prescott Joule
(hypernym) physicist
joule
Noun
1. 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
(synonym) J, watt second
(hypernym) work unit, heat unit, energy unit
(part-meronym) erg
| hEnglish - advanced version |
joule
joule
\joule\ (j&oomac;l), n. [from the distinguished english physicist, james p. joule.] (physics.) 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.
joule
\joule\ (j&oomac;l), n. [from the distinguished english physicist, james p. joule.] (physics.) 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.
Joule Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EIA Energy Glossary |
Joule (J)
The meter-kilogram-second unit of work or energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton when its point of application moves through a distance of one meter in the direction of the force; equivalent to 107 ergs and one watt-second.
The meter-kilogram-second unit of work or energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton when its point of application moves through a distance of one meter in the direction of the force; equivalent to 107 ergs and one watt-second.
| WEATHER&METEOROLOGY |
joule (J)
A unit of energy equal to the work done by a force of 1 newton through a distance of 1 meter or 107 ergs or 0.2389 calories. An accepted unit of measure in the International System of Units (SI).
A unit of energy equal to the work done by a force of 1 newton through a distance of 1 meter or 107 ergs or 0.2389 calories. An accepted unit of measure in the International System of Units (SI).
| Oil and Gas Field Glossary |
Joule
Unit of measurement. The work done when a force of 1 newton is applied to an object, displacing it through a distance of 1 metre in the direction of force.
Unit of measurement. The work done when a force of 1 newton is applied to an object, displacing it through a distance of 1 metre in the direction of force.
| Energy Glossary |
JOULE
A unit of work or energy equal to the amount of work done when the point of application of force of 1 newton is displaced 1 meter in the direction of the force. It takes 1,055 joules to equal a British thermal unit. It takes about 1 million joules to make a pot of coffee.
A unit of work or energy equal to the amount of work done when the point of application of force of 1 newton is displaced 1 meter in the direction of the force. It takes 1,055 joules to equal a British thermal unit. It takes about 1 million joules to make a pot of coffee.
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Joule
The international unit of measurement of energy, work, and heat. One joule equals the work done when a force of 1 newton moves a body 1 meter.
The international unit of measurement of energy, work, and heat. One joule equals the work done when a force of 1 newton moves a body 1 meter.
| Technical English by wpv |
JOULE
English Scientist James Prescott Joule (1818 - 1889)
English Scientist James Prescott Joule (1818 - 1889)
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Joule
Is the energy used by a force of one Newton in moving its point of application in the direction of the force one meter.
Is the energy used by a force of one Newton in moving its point of application in the direction of the force one meter.
| General Chemistry Glossary |
joule
(J) The SI unit of energy, equal to the work required to move a 1 kg mass against an opposing force of 1 newton. 1 J = 1 kg m2 s-2 = 4.184 calories.
(J) The SI unit of energy, equal to the work required to move a 1 kg mass against an opposing force of 1 newton. 1 J = 1 kg m2 s-2 = 4.184 calories.
| The Columbus Optical SETI Observatory- Glossary of Terms |
Joule
A basic unit of energy. A 1 Watt transmitter radiates 1 Joule of energy every second.
A basic unit of energy. A 1 Watt transmitter radiates 1 Joule of energy every second.
Joule Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EPA Glossary of Climate Change Terms |
Joule
The energy required to push with a force of one Newton for one meter.
The energy required to push with a force of one Newton for one meter.
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
JOULE
A unit of energy or work equivalent to one watt per second, 0.737 foot-pounds, or 0.238 Calories, or 9.484 X 10-4 British Thermal Unit (BTU).
A unit of energy or work equivalent to one watt per second, 0.737 foot-pounds, or 0.238 Calories, or 9.484 X 10-4 British Thermal Unit (BTU).
joule (jewel)
A measure of energy, work or quantity of heat. One joule is the work done when a force of one newton is displaced a distance of one meter in the direction of force.
Joule Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Rabintex Ballistic Dictionary |
Joule
Unit used for measurement of transferred energy.
Unit used for measurement of transferred energy.
Joule Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Joule
The joule (IPA: or ) (symbol: J) is the SI unit of energy. It was named after James Prescott Joule for his work on the relationship between heat, electricity and mechanical work.
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