Tag: historical physics
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The Development and Validation of James Prescott Joule’s Kinetic Theory of Heat
James Prescott Joule was born in 1818 as the son of Benjamin Joule, a successful brewer, and his wife Alice Prescott, on New Bailey Street in Salford. He received private tutoring from John Dalton, a well-known scientist who had a significant impact on his early life. William Henry, a skilled chemist, also influenced James’ work,…