Joule's constant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006748",
  "term": "Joule's constant",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The mechanical equivalent of heat, representing the amount of mechanical work required to produce a unit of heat. It establishes the relationship between mechanical energy and thermal energy, demonstrating that heat is a form of energy. Its value is approximately 4.184 joules per calorie, a fundamental constant in thermodynamics and atmospheric energy budget calculations.",
  "synonyms": [
    "mechanical equivalent of heat"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/joule-s-constant/"
}