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  1. Is it possible to have negative joules? - Physics Forums

    Nov 21, 2004 · Not sure what you are really asking, but the joule is a unit of energy or work. So, is it possible to have a negative energy or do negative work? Yes.

  2. What is a Joule Second? - Explained Easily! - Physics Forums

    Jul 9, 2010 · A joule second is defined as the unit of action and angular momentum, crucial in physics, particularly in quantum mechanics. It represents the product of energy (joules) and time (seconds), …

  3. What really is a Pascal and a Joule? - Physics Forums

    Jan 21, 2015 · A joule (J), on the other hand, is the unit of energy or work, defined as the work done by a force of one newton acting over a distance of one meter. Understanding these units is essential for …

  4. Torque & Joules: Fact or Fiction? - Physics Forums

    Apr 22, 2014 · Wikipedia says that the unit of magnetic dipole moments is calculated by Joule/B that means that the torque is measured by joules I really doubt that, it seems non sense.

  5. Joules per Coulomb and the Volt - Physics Forums

    Mar 2, 2012 · Hey, A coulomb is the amount of charge that passes a point through a wire carrying one ampere for one second. Voltage is a measure of electrical potential energy in units of volts or joules …

  6. Adiabatic cooling vs. Joule-Thomson effect • Physics Forums

    Oct 2, 2006 · The discussion centers on the thermodynamic behaviors of gases during expansion, specifically comparing adiabatic cooling and the Joule-Thomson effect in the context of deflating tires …

  7. What is the Definition of 1 Joule and How Does it Relate to Lifting ...

    Oct 19, 2006 · 1 Joule is defined as the energy required to exert a force of 1 Newton over a distance of 1 meter. This is equivalent to lifting a 1 kg object approximately 10 cm against gravity, which requires …

  8. Why 1 liter * atm = 101.33 joules - Physics Forums

    Dec 14, 2016 · The equivalence of 1 liter * atm to 101.33 joules is established through the relationship between pressure, volume, and energy. Specifically, 1 atm is equal to 1.01 x 10^5 N/m², and 1 liter is …

  9. Why is heat measured in joules? - Physics Forums

    Mar 20, 2014 · Heat is measured in joules because it represents energy transfer, as established by James Prescott Joule in 1843 through experiments demonstrating the conversion of mechanical …

  10. Joule thief : number of turns around the ferrite core

    Mar 2, 2015 · The discussion centers on calculating the number of turns around the inductors in a Joule thief circuit to ensure sufficient voltage for an LED to light up. The circuit operates with a fixed 1 …