Definition

A measurement of frequency that indicates how many cycles occur in one second.

Example

The radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 100 megahertz.

Conversation

Did you know that the sound frequency is measured in hertz?

Yeah, I read that one hertz equals one cycle per second.

It's interesting how different sounds have different hertz levels.

Absolutely! Higher frequencies are usually perceived as higher pitches.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hertz is derived from the name of Heinrich Hertz, a German physicist who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism. The term is used to denote cycles per second in the International System of Units (SI).

Memory Tip

Think of Heinrich Hertz, the scientist who helped us understand waves and frequencies, to remember that 'hertz' measures cycles per second.

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