Converting Coulombs to Joules Without Voltage

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Is it possible to convert coulomb to joule without knowing volt?
 
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Ankhen said:
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Is it possible to convert coulomb to joule without knowing volt?
I think you're asking at the wrong forum!
Coulomb (C, AND THIS IS NOT THE SPEED OF LIGHT! :smile:) Is how many currents/Ampere travels for 1 second.
Coulomb = Ampere * Sec; Sec = Coulomb/Ampere
Joule = Watt * Sec
So
Joule = Watt * Coulomb / Ampere.
Only if you know the power (W) and the current (A)
But, then again.
Volt = Wat / Ampere, so we're back to
Joule = Volt * Coulomb
 
Ankhen said:
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Is it possible to convert coulomb to joule without knowing volt?
They are completely different quantities. That's like asking "is it possible to convert number of apples to meters without knowing the time of day?" - the answer is no, that does not make sense.
 
mfb said:
They are completely different quantities. That's like asking "is it possible to convert number of apples to meters without knowing the time of day?" - the answer is no, that does not make sense.
Ahhh, you're right! I'm trapped by this question.
Perhaps this is true?
Is it possible to convert miles to KM?
Is it possible to convert joule to erg?
Is it possible to convert Litre to cc?
Something like that?
[Add: Calories to joules]
 
Stephanus said:
I think you're asking at the wrong forum!
And, before you know it, it's been moved to the correct forum.

To expand on Stephanus's post this is a nice diagram of the relationships:
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Borg said:
And, before you know it, it's been moved to the correct forum.

To expand on Stephanus's post this is a nice diagram of the relationships:
Good picture. Very informative. Thanks.
And for you to know (look at mfb's answer). I reply the wrong answer to the wrong question (at the wrong forum :smile:)
 
Stephanus said:
Ahhh, you're right! I'm trapped by this question.
Perhaps this is true?
Is it possible to convert miles to KM?
Is it possible to convert joule to erg?
Is it possible to convert Litre to cc?
Something like that?
[Add: Calories to joules]
Sure.

(I moved the thread, by the way)
 
mfb said:
(I moved the thread, by the way)
Ahh, you're the one.
Can I ask. I'm given the "First to answer" Badge. But I think my answer is wrong. I misunderstood the question. Can we have badge for wrong answer?
 
mfb said:
(I moved the thread, by the way)
Stephanus said:
Ahh, you're the one.
And I reported it. :oldbiggrin:
 
And we just chat each other without the OP responds to our answer??
Or perhaps the op still watches Relativity sub forum to find his post :oldlaugh: