What is another word for kilocycle per second?
5 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ kˈɪləsˌa͡ɪkə͡l pɜː sˈɛkənd], [ kˈɪləsˌaɪkəl pɜː sˈɛkənd], [ k_ˈɪ_l_ə_s_ˌaɪ_k_əl p_ɜː s_ˈɛ_k_ə_n_d]
Kilocycle per second is an old measurement unit to express the frequency of a signal or wave. It is also known as kilohertz. However, in modern times, this unit is rarely used, and it has been replaced by more commonly used terms like megahertz and gigahertz, to express higher frequencies. Megahertz refers to one million cycles per second, while gigahertz refers to one billion cycles per second. The term hertz is also commonly used to express the frequency of a signal or wave. It refers to one cycle per second. Therefore, while kilocycle per second may not be commonly used anymore, there are various other terms available to express the frequency of a signal.
How to use "Kilocycle per second" in context?
Kilocycle per second (Kcs) is the unit of speed used to measure the rate of rotation of an object or the movement of fluid. It is also sometimes used to express angular velocity. 1 Kcs equals 1,000 rotations per minute.
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- kilobyte
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