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:Q = I^2 \cdot R \cdot t

Where ''Q'' is the heat generated by a constant current ''I'' flowing through a conductor of Electrical Resistance ''R'', for a Time ''t''.

When current, resistance and time are expressed in Ampere s, Ohm s, and Second s respectively, are used the Unit of ''Q'' is the Joule .

Joule's law is sometimes called the Joule-Lenz law since it was later independently discovered by Heinrich Lenz . The heating effect of conductors carrying currents is known as Joule Heating .

See also: Peltier-Seebeck Effect