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James Prescott Joule was born on December 24, 1818.
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∙ 11y agoJames Prescott Joule earned the Nobel Prize for Science for his work on energy calculation and distribution, It is because of him that he have the unit of energy known as the Joule.
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What was named after James Prescott Joule?
the si unit which is now known as the joule
James Prescott Joule and what did he die of?
James Prescott Joule FRSBorn: 24-Dec-1818Birthplace: Salford, Manchester, EnglandDied: 11-Oct-1889Location of death: Sale, EnglandCause of death: IllnessRemains: Buried, Brooklands Cemetery, Sale, England
Did James Prescott Joule's last name have anything to do with joules?
The unit of energy, "Joule", was named in his honor.The unit of energy, "Joule", was named in his honor.The unit of energy, "Joule", was named in his honor.The unit of energy, "Joule", was named in his honor.
The standard unit of work in the metric system is named after the scientist?
The joule (J) is named after James Prescott Joule. One joule is defined as the amount of work done by a force of one newton moving an object through a distance of one metre.
What unit of energy is used for Energy?
Joule. The Joule, named for James Prescott Joule, is the derived unit of energy in the International System of Units. It is the energy exerted by a force of one newton acting to move an object through a distance of one metre.
What is James Prescott Joule's birthday?
James Prescott Joule was born on December 24, 1818.
How old is James Prescott Joule?
James Prescott Joule was born on December 24, 1818 and died on October 11, 1889. James Prescott Joule would have been 70 years old at the time of death or 196 years old today.
How old was James Prescott Joule at death?
James Prescott Joule died on October 11, 1889 at the age of 70.
Where did James Prescott Joule die?
James Prescott Joule died on 11th October 1889 at Sale, Cheshire, England.
What invention is James Prescott Joule most famous for?
The Joule
Who were James Joule's parents?
British physicist James Joule was the son of Benjamin Joule a wealthy brewer, and Alice Prescott Joule.
Where did James prescott joule live?
James Prescott Joule was a physicist who lived in England. He was born in Salford, Lancashire, England on December 24, 1818 and died in Sale, Cheshire, England on October 11, 1889.
Is James Prescott Joule Australian?
yes
What was named after James Prescott Joule?
the si unit which is now known as the joule
Who discovered joules?
James Prescott Joule, born in England in 1818, discovered conservation of energy leading to the development of the first law of theromodynamics.
What country did James prescott joule work in?
England
Who was the family of James Prescott Joule?
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