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Vocabulary Entry
joule
|noun
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noun
A unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI), equal to the energy transferred when one newton of force is applied over one meter.
Example Sentences
"The light bulb consumes about 60 joules of energy per second."
"He calculated the total energy in joules needed for the experiment."
"In physics classes, students often learn how to convert calories to joules."