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James Prescott Joule, English physicist, c1895. Artist: Unknown

James Prescott Joule, English physicist, c1895. Artist: Unknown

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James Prescott Joule, English physicist, c1895. Joule (1818-1889) was born at Salford near Manchester and studied chemistry under John Dalton. His researches between 1843 and 1878 showed that heat is a form of energy. He was able to establish the mechanical equivalent of heat and the unit of energy, the Joule, is named for him.

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  1. James Joule: British: Physicist, scientist
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  1. Engraving
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