La freqüència
Example: La freqüència de la corrent elèctrica afecta el rendiment del motor.
Definition
"La freqüència" refers to the number of cycles or oscillations of an electrical current occurring per second, measured in hertz (Hz). It is a key parameter in energy systems, influencing the performance and efficiency of electrical devices like motors.
Etymology
The term "la freqüència" comes from the Latin word 'frequentia,' meaning 'a crowded or repeated occurrence.' It entered Catalan maintaining the sense of repetition or rate, perfectly fitting its use in describing cycles per unit time in physics and engineering.
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"La freqüència" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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