Joule Heating

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Ohmic heating
Resistive heating
gptkbp:appliesTo Alternating current
Direct current
gptkbp:cause Fire hazard
Overheating
Energy loss
gptkbp:causedBy Electric current
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Joule's_law
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:James_Prescott_Joule
gptkbp:expressedIn P = VI
P = I^2R
P = V^2/R
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Joule Heating
gptkbp:measures gptkb:Watts
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:James_Prescott_Joule
gptkbp:occurredIn Electrical conductors
gptkbp:proportion gptkb:Resistance
Time
Square of current
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Thermodynamics
Thermal conductivity
Electrical resistance
gptkbp:result Heat production
gptkbp:undesirableIn Electronic circuits
Power transmission lines
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Fuses
Toasters
Electric heaters
Electric kettles
Electric stoves
Incandescent light bulbs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Electric_Current
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6