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What is the unit of thermal energy?

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MCQ

Type

practice

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Topic

Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes

Question

Joule

Thermal energy is measured in joules, which is the standard unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI).

Confusing Units of Measurement

Students often confuse joules with kilograms when identifying thermal energy changes.

Always remember that thermal energy is measured in joules, while mass is measured in kilograms. Keep the units distinct when performing calculations.

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