Definition of hertz
hertz
: a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second —abbreviation Hz
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Finally, multiply that result by the frequency expressed in hertz or 2,450,000,000 (2.45 X 109 for my son who is just learning scientific notation).
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Origin and Etymology of hertz
Heinrich R. Hertz
First Known Use: circa 1928
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Gustav Ludwig 1887–1975 German physicist
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Heinrich Rudolf 1857–1894 German physicist
HERTZ Defined for English Language Learners
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: a unit used for measuring the frequency of sound waves
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