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Which unit of energy is used in the International System of Units (SI)?

Joule (correct)

Newton

Ampere

Ohm

What is the definition of a joule?

The energy required to move an object against gravity.

The amount of work done when a force of 1 newton displaces a mass through a distance of 1 meter. (correct)

The energy dissipated as heat when an electric current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second.

The energy produced by the collision of two objects.

Who is the joule named after?

Isaac Newton

James Prescott Joule (correct)

Michael Faraday

Albert Einstein

What is the symbol for joule?

<p>J (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is another way to define a joule?

<p>The energy dissipated as heat when an electric current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Energy Units

The unit of energy used in the International System of Units (SI) is the joule.

Definition of Joule

A joule is defined as the energy transferred when a force of 1 newton is applied over a distance of 1 meter in the direction of the force.

Origin of the Joule

The joule is named after James Prescott Joule, an English physicist.

Symbol for Joule

The symbol for joule is J.

Alternative Definition

A joule can also be defined as 1 kg·m²/s² (kilogram meter squared per second squared).

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Test your knowledge about the unit of energy in the SI system, the joule, with this quiz! Explore the definition, calculation, and applications of joules in various fields.