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Joule

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Scientific MeasurementPlay
Joule is a scientific term for measuring energy, specifically in physics and engineering. SlideA lightning strike can release over a billion joules of energy.
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Not for Casual UsePlay
The term 'joule' is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it's mainly found in academic and professional settings. SlideIn physics class, we learned that lifting an apple one meter requires about one joule.
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Quantifiable EnergyPlay
A joule is a quantifiable unit, helping you understand energy, work, or heat numerically. SlideThis battery stores 5000 joules of energy.