I didn't think my number sounded right, but I was in a hurry and using Google's calculator. I've really got to fix my good ol' TI-85.
Edit after reading through the posts above:
BigDon, I apologize for not giving you a technical response. Obviously a simple explanation that is good enough to answer your question isn't what you were looking for. I know you haven't said so, but everyone else in this thread has. Apparently the word "kinetic" can't be implied.
Further, Mugs, I not once mentioned work or horsepower, and I certainly didn't try to compare them. I was using the light bulb to give an everyday reference to what a Joule is. And I said it right.
And Chris, thanks for the correct calculation. I was working too fast last night.
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