What does JOULE mean?

Joule

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A unit of energy and work in the International System of Units (SI), equal to the work done by a force of one newton when its point of application moves one meter in the direction of action of the force. Symbol: J.

Pronunciation (US): jool

Pronunciation (UK): jool

Origin and Usage: The joule is named after James Prescott Joule, a British physicist, and is used to measure energy and work. It was adopted as a standard unit of energy in 1946 by the General Conference on Weights and Measures. It is widely used in physics, engineering, and other sciences.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: None

Example Sentences:

• The light bulb uses about 60 joules of energy per second.
• He calculated the amount of work done in joules.
• The car engine produces 5000 joules of energy per second.