Joule heating

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs ohmic heating
resistive heating
gptkbp:appliesTo wires
heating elements
resistors
gptkbp:cause energy loss in power transmission
overheating of electrical components
gptkbp:dependsOn Electricity
electrical resistance
applied voltage
gptkbp:describes conversion of electrical energy into heat
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:James_Prescott_Joule
gptkbp:form P = I^2 R
P = VI
P = V^2 / R
gptkbp:governedBy gptkb:Joule's_law
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Joule heating
gptkbp:measures watts
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:James_Prescott_Joule
gptkbp:occurredIn electrical conductors
gptkbp:reduces using conductors with low resistance
gptkbp:relatedTo electrical engineering
physics
gptkbp:usedIn toasters
electric heaters
fuses
electric kettles
electric stoves
incandescent light bulbs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:James_Prescott_Joule
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5