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Kilohertz

kHz but really doesnt matter

theres a difference between mHz and MHz however because the prefix milli and Mega share the same first letter, but since there is no 10^(-x) beginning with "k" it doesnt matter, it can only stand for kilo
 
Originally posted by: illustri
KHz but really doesnt matter

theres a difference between mHz and MHz however because the prefix milli and Mega share the same first letter, but since there is no 10^(-x) beginning with "k" it doesnt matter, it can only stand for kilo

i always use K to keep with the former notation, K, M, G, etc
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That is a Scientifically Correct way of saying:

It's KHz, not kHz

and

It's MHz, not mHz.

also

it's GHz, not gHz
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DAMN illustri, they asked you "what time is it?" Not "how do I build a watch?" 😛
 
Originally posted by: illustri
KHz but really doesnt matter

theres a difference between mHz and MHz however because the prefix milli and Mega share the same first letter, but since there is no 10^(-x) beginning with "k" it doesnt matter, it can only stand for kilo

i always use K to keep with the former notation, K, M, G, etc
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WTF is mHz? I don't see any pratical use of it at all.
 
Originally posted by: Vertimus
Originally posted by: illustri
KHz but really doesnt matter

theres a difference between mHz and MHz however because the prefix milli and Mega share the same first letter, but since there is no 10^(-x) beginning with "k" it doesnt matter, it can only stand for kilo

i always use K to keep with the former notation, K, M, G, etc
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WTF is mHz? I don't see any pratical use of it at all.
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What practical use is there for decimeters? They exist all the same! ah!
 
You're absolutely right, Vertimus, there is no reason for a mHz, it was a poor example for a valid explanation.

Micheal D, theres actually a difference between "correct" and actual or practical use. What I described is the reason for the convention, but its important to know that BOTH kHz and KHz are used, and why case is important for some prefixes but not others.
 
Originally posted by: illustri
KHz but really doesnt matter

theres a difference between mHz and MHz however because the prefix milli and Mega share the same first letter, but since there is no 10^(-x) beginning with "k" it doesnt matter, it can only stand for kilo

i always use K to keep with the former notation, K, M, G, etc
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No it's not. The correct prefix is a lower case k. Upper case K means nothing as a prefix.

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