One joule (J) is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the amount of energy transferred when one newton of force is applied to move an object one meter in the direction of the force.
In simpler terms, **1 joule** is the energy required to:
- Move a 1 kg object by 1 meter when applying a force of 1 newton.
Or, you can also think of it as:
- The amount of energy needed to light a 1-watt light bulb for 1 second.
So, **1 joule** is a small amount of energy, but it's still a useful way to measure things like electrical energy, mechanical energy, or heat.