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The joule is a unit of energy. The Kelvin is a unit of temperature. The two units have different

dimensions, and are used to measure different types of quantities. Neither one can be converted

to the other.

If the weatherman predicts a high temperature of 68 degrees for tomorrow, there's no way

you can convert that to an equivalent number of foot-pounds, newton-meters, or kilowatt-hours.

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Joules and Kelvin are different types of units used to measure energy and temperature, respectively. They are not directly convertible because they represent different physical quantities. Joules measure energy, whereas Kelvin measures temperature. Conversion between the two requires consideration of the specific physical process involved.

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Q: Why is there no conversion factor between joules and kelvin?
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