joule

[dʒaʊl]

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joules - joule

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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

Real examples of "joules" in context

The lower limit of the energy required to fracture a human skull is around 68 joules.

But a baseball and the largest hailstone measured deliver more than 80 joules.