Question

why is joule's constant named as mechanical equivalent of heat ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

(Also called mechanical equivalent of heat.) The amount of mechanical work necessary to raise the temperature of a given mass of water by 1 degree Celsius. In modern usage it is the heatcapacity of water, which at room temperature is 4186 Joules kg-1. ... Terms J

Answer 2

Explanation:

The amount of mechanical work necessary to raise the temperature of a given mass of water by 1 degree Celsius. In modern usage it is the heat capacity of water, which at room temperature is 4186 Joules kg-1. ... Terms J.