The larger unit of energy is the kilojoule (kJ), which is equivalent to 1000 joules (1 kJ = 1000 J). Kilojoules are often used to express larger quantities of energy in practical applications.
What is the larger unit of energy sometimes used, and how does it compare to the joule?
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The larger unit of energy sometimes used is the kilowatt-hour (kWh), commonly used in electricity billing. One kilowatt-hour is equivalent to 3.6 million joules. It represents the amount of energy consumed or produced by a one-kilowatt device operating for one hour.