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

    Jul 9, 2010 · A joule in mechanical work is 1 N of force applied on an object to move it a distance of 1 m. So a joule persecond is doing the above action in one second. Btw, a "joule per second" and a "joule …

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

    Jan 21, 2015 · The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing insights into the definitions of pascal and joule. There is a mix of interpretations regarding how to conceptualize these units, and …

  3. 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 …

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

    Oct 19, 2006 · The discussion revolves around the definition of 1 Joule and its application in lifting objects, particularly focusing on the energy required to lift a 1 kg object a certain distance. …

  5. 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 …

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

    Mar 20, 2014 · A participant references James Prescott Joule's experiments, which demonstrated the conversion of mechanical energy to heat, establishing the use of joules as a measurement for heat. …

  7. Searching for Joule Thomson and Thermal Expansion Coefficients of ...

    Jan 21, 2009 · The discussion revolves around the search for the Joule-Thomson coefficient and the coefficient of thermal expansion for methane. Participants explore various methods to obtain these …

  8. Converting Coulombs to Joules Without Voltage - Physics Forums

    Aug 1, 2015 · The discussion centers around the possibility of converting coulombs to joules without knowing the voltage. Participants explore the relationships between these units and express varying …

  9. How to write joules per metre squared per second - Physics Forums

    Nov 10, 2011 · The correct way to express joules per metre squared per second is J/m²s, which represents watts per square metre, a standard unit for measuring solar energy. The confusion arises …

  10. How to convert cm^-1 into erg or joules • Physics Forums

    Feb 5, 2010 · The discussion revolves around the conversion of the unit cm -1 into energy units such as erg or joules, with a focus on its application in a chemistry context related to crystal fields. …