What is a joule in simple terms?
What is a joule in simple terms? (Entry 1 of 2) : a unit of work or energy equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting through a distance of one meter. What is called 1 joule? joule. [ jōōl, joul ] The SI derived unit used to measure energy or work. One joule is equal to the energy used to accelerate a body with a mass of one kilogram using one newton of force over a distance of one meter. One joule is also equivalent to one watt-second. What is joule The SI unit for?...