Hertz: meaning, definitions and examples
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hertz
[ hษrts ]
frequency measurement
Hertz is the standard unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), defined as one cycle per second. It is commonly used to measure various phenomena, such as sound waves and electromagnetic radiation. The term hertz is widely used in electronics and other fields to denote the frequency of periodic events. For example, in audio technology, sound frequencies are often measured in hertz to determine pitch.
Synonyms
cycles per second, frequency unit
Examples of usage
- The radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 101.5 megahertz.
- The CPU operates at a speed of 3.2 gigahertz.
- Sound frequency can be measured in hertz to establish the tone of a musical note.
Translations
Translations of the word "hertz" in other languages:
๐ต๐น hertz
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคฐเฅเคเฅเคเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Hertz
๐ฎ๐ฉ hertz
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ herc
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใ
๐ซ๐ท hertz
๐ช๐ธ hertz
๐น๐ท hertz
๐ฐ๐ท ํค๋ฅด์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุชุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ hertz
๐ธ๐ฐ hertz
๐จ๐ณ ่ตซๅ น
๐ธ๐ฎ hertz
๐ฎ๐ธ hertz
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแ แชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ herts
๐ฒ๐ฝ hertz
Etymology
The term 'hertz' is named after the German physicist Heinrich Hertz, who was one of the first to demonstrate the existence of electromagnetic waves in the late 19th century. The unit was widely adopted as a standard measure of frequency to honor his contributions to the fields of physics and electrical engineering. The use of the word 'hertz' as a unit was officially recognized in 1930, and it gradually replaced other terms for frequency, such as 'cycles per second.' Over time, hertz has become a fundamental concept in various scientific disciplines, including medicine, telecommunications, and audio technology, reflecting its importance in measuring oscillations and waves.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,032, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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