Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:

What is the unit of frequency?

Options:

Hertz

Joule

Ohm

Calorie

Correct Answer:

Hertz

Explanation:

Frequency is the number of complete vibrational cycles of a medium per a given amount of time. The frequency would have units of cycles/second, waves/second or vibrations/second. The unit for frequency is the Hertz (abbreviated Hz) where 1 Hz is equivalent to 1 cycle/second.