SI Unit of Heat
S.I. Unit of Heat is Joule (J). It is named after the scientist James Prescout Joule. The base unit of heat is same as that of energy and work, i.e. kgms-2.
What is 1 Joule?
1 Joule is defined as amount of work done or energy stored in a body if a force of 1 Newton displaces it through 1 meter.
Unit of Heat – SI Unit
Unit of Heat is Joule. It is named after the scientist James Prescott Joule in recognition of his contributions to research in thermal sciences. Heat is a form of energy which deals with the body’s temperature. Heat energy flows from one body to another due to their temperature difference. Heat is also measured in calories or kilocalories.
In this article, we will learn the definition of heat, its unit in various systems, conversion between different heat units, and some practice problems based on it.
Table of Content
- What is Unit of Heat?
- SI Unit of Heat
- Unit of Heat in CGS System
- Difference Between Heat and Temperature