The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester - Joule and Energy
INTRODUCTION
THE EXPERIMENT
JOULE'S LIFE AND WORK
APPARATUS
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
GLOSSARY
This section explains why Joule's work was so important, how he designed the experiment, why he carried it out in a basement and what part his background as a brewer played in his experiments.
There is also a brief biography and sources of further information. If you have questions about his work, you can ask James Joule himself.
What was Joule's most important contribution to science?
Why was James Joule's work important to industry in Manchester?
How was James Joule involved in the local scientific community?
Why and when was the Joule adopted the SI as unit of energy?
How did Joule design his experiments and why did he use the apparatus he did?
Why did Joule do his experiment in a basement?
What part did Joule's background as a brewer have to play in his experiments?
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