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hertz
(Hz)

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hertz has symbol Hz 2001-09-27 09:32:54.0
has base unit s^-1
has definition A unit of frequency equal to one cycle (or wave) per second. has source: Ferris, T. 1988 Coming of Age in the Milky Way, Morrow, 2001-09-27 09:32:54.0
is an instance of named derived SI unit
is a kind of frequency unit

frequency unit is a unit of frequency

derived SI unit has unit defined in terms of derived SI unit via a system of quantity equations 2001-09-27 09:32:56.0

unit has historical origin 2001-09-27 09:32:42.0
represents

SI unit is an acronym for Syteme Internationale 2001-09-27 09:32:55.0

hertz	has symbol Hz
	has base unit s^-1
	has definition A unit of frequency equal to one cycle (or wave) per second.
	is an instance of named derived SI unit
	is a kind of frequency unit
frequency unit	is a unit of frequency
derived SI unit	has unit defined in terms of derived SI unit via a system of quantity equations
unit	has historical origin
unit	represents
SI unit	is an acronym for Syteme Internationale