In aircraft design and engineering, a “joule” (symbol: J) is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). It represents the amount of work done or energy transferred when a force of one newton is applied over a distance of one meter in the direction of the force.
The formula for calculating energy in joules can be defined as:
- Energy (Joules, J) is the amount of energy, typically measured in joules (J) or other energy units.
- Force (Newtons, N) is the force applied, typically measured in newtons (N).
- Distance (Meters, m) is the distance over which the force is applied, typically measured in meters (m) or other length units.