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1. n. a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second n. English physicist who established the mechanical theory of heat and discovered the first law of thermodynamics (1818-1889) Source: ecdict

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ampere current discovered done electrical energy english equal established first heat law mechanical ohm passes physicist resistance second theory thermodynamics unit work

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