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Hertz (Hz): The measurement of frequency. One hertz is equal to one cycle per second, or the complete cycle of an alternating (AC) waveform. Higher frequencies are measured in kilohertz, (thousands of c . . . View Full Definition

Megahertz (MHz): A unit of measurement indicating the frequency of one million cycles per second.

Cycles Per Second (Hertz): One complete reverse of flow of alternating current per rate of time. (A measure of frequency.) 60 HZ (cycles per second) A.C. power is common throughout the U.S. and 50 HZ is more common in . . . View Full Definition

Megahertz: A frequency of one million cycles per second. See kilohertz.

Kilohertz (Khz): A frequency of one thousand (1,000) cycles per second.

Hertz: The SI unit of frequency, equal to one cycle of the wave per second (s-1).

Wave Frequency: The number of cycle of waves that passes a point in one second. Frequency is measure in hertz (hz). Wave frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength.

Refresh Rate: Refers to the speed in which an image can be flashed or re-drawn on a monitors screen. The higher the refresh rate, the more unnoticeable the flashing will be to the naked eye. A low refresh . . . View Full Definition

Frequency: 1. The property or condition of occurring at frequent intervals. 2. Mathematics. Physics. The number of times a specified phenomenon occurs within a specified interval. In sound this simply . . . View Full Definition

Refresh: One vertical scan.