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Kilohertz (kHz) — OCR Physics A Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Physics A
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Kilohertz (kHz)

GCSEOCRJ249

Kilohertz (kHz)

Key term for OCR GCSE Physics A, used in Wave behaviour.

Definition

A unit of frequency equal to 1,000 Hertz (10³ Hz).

Exam Context

Kilohertz (kHz) appears in OCR GCSE Physics A revision content for Waves in matter, especially Wave behaviour and Applying wave formulae.

Waves in matter Wave behaviour Applying wave formulae

Found in Revision Notes

Waves in matter

Applying wave formulae

Wave behaviour • Applying wave formulae

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