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Kilojoule

A kilojoule (abbreviation: kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1000 joules.

  • 1 kJ is sufficient to melt 3 g of ice at 0 °C
  • 1 kJ of work is done when 100 kg is lifted through 1 m on Earth

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