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  1. 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 …

  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 …

  3. 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.

  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. 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 …

  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 …

  7. Inversion and Isenthelpic Curves for van der Waals EOS

    Apr 23, 2016 · The discussion centers on the behavior of isenthalpic curves and the Joule-Thomson coefficient in the context of the van der Waals equation of state (EOS). It is …

  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 …

  9. Why is Liter*atm equivalent to Joules? - Physics Forums

    Feb 17, 2015 · The discussion centers on the equivalence of liter-atmospheres (L*atm) and joules (J) in the context of gas expansion and work done. The conversion factor established is 1 …

  10. 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 …