joule
The origin and history of joule.
Etymology
The unit is named after the English physicist James Prescott Joule, who lived from 1818 to 1889. His surname is a variant of Joel.
The origin and history of joule.
The unit is named after the English physicist James Prescott Joule, who lived from 1818 to 1889. His surname is a variant of Joel.
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