Hertz (Hz)

Key term for OCR GCSE Physics B, used in Light and sound interactions.

Definition

The standard unit of frequency, equivalent to one wave per second.

Exam Context

Hertz (Hz) appears in OCR GCSE Physics B revision content for Radiation and waves, especially Light and sound interactions and Light and sound interactions.

Radiation and waves Light and sound interactions Light and sound interactions

Study Pathways

Radiation and waves

Light and sound interactions

Radiation and waves

Wave behaviour

Found in Revision Notes

Radiation and waves

Reflection, Refraction and Lenses

Light and sound interactions • Light and sound interactions

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Radiation and waves

The Wave Equation and Measuring Wave Speed

Wave behaviour • Wave behaviour

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Related Key Terms

Amplitude Angle of deviation Angle of incidence Angle of reflection

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