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James Prescott Joule
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James Prescott Joule

Scientist · born December 11, 1818 · died 1889

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James Prescott Joule was an English physicist. Joule studied the nature of heat and discovered its relationship to mechanical work. This led to the law of conservation of energy, which in turn led to the development of the first law of thermodynamics.

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  1. ~34Received the Royal Medal1852
  2. ~42Became president1860
  3. ~52Received the Copley Medal1870

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