What does joule mean?
nounThe SI unit of energy, equal to the energy expended when a force of one newton is applied over a distance of one metre. It is named after James Prescott Joule.
Example
"The bicycle's kinetic energy was converted into heat energy, resulting in a temperature increase of several joules."
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