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Background James Prescott Joule was born in Salford, England; into a wealthy Manchester developed family. He primarily was educated at home, before being tutored, at the age of sixteen, by the well-known Manchester scientist John Dalton. Joule soon began to conduct independent research at a laboratory built in the cellar of his father's home. In addition, motivated by theological beliefs, Joule began attempting