Joule — Science definition

The unit of energy and work; 1 J = 1 N·m.

Where it is taught

• Work: Transferring Energy with a Force — Work & Machines, Physical Science: Matter, Forces & Energy, Grade 8

Taught alongside

• work
• displacement
• model
• evidence
• system boundary
• assumption

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