Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
megajoule
Noun
/ˈmɛɡəˌdʒuːl/
Definition
A megajoule is a unit of energy equivalent to one million joules.
Examples
- A light bulb that uses 60 watts of power consumes approximately 0.216 megajoules of energy in one hour.
- The energy released by burning 0.1 kg of gasoline is about 3.1 megajoules.
Meaning
It is commonly used to measure energy in various fields, including physics and engineering.
Synonyms
- Joule
- Kilojoule
- Energy unit
