rotation per minute [rpm] to terahertz [THz] Converter
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How to Convert rotation per minute to terahertzterahertz
1 rpm = 1.6666666666666667e-14 THz
1 THz = 60000000000000 rpm
Example: convert 56 rpm to THz:
56 rpm = 56 x 1.6666666666666667e-14 = 9.333333333333333e-13 THz
rotation per minute
Definition: Rotations per minute (rpm) is a unit of angular speed or rotational frequency. It specifies the number of complete rotations or revolutions completed in one minute.
History/origin: The concept of measuring rotational speed has been around for centuries, particularly in mechanical engineering. The specific term 'rotations per minute' became standardized with the development of machinery and engines.
Current use: RPM is commonly used to measure the speed of rotating machinery, such as engines, motors, turbines, and spinning disks (e.g., hard drives). It is a vital parameter in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, and various industrial applications for controlling and monitoring rotational speeds.
terahertz
Definition: A terahertz (symbol: THz) is a unit of frequency equal to one trillion (1,000,000,000,000) hertz (Hz). The hertz, in turn, is the SI unit of frequency, defined as one cycle per second.
History/origin: The terahertz is derived from the hertz, named after the German physicist Heinrich Hertz. The prefix 'tera-' denotes a factor of 10^12, adhering to the SI system of units.
Current use: Terahertz radiation, or T-rays, is used in emerging technologies such as medical imaging, security screening, and materials science. Terahertz frequencies fill the gap between microwaves and infrared light, offering unique capabilities in sensing and spectroscopy, although widespread applications are still under development.
rotation per minute to terahertz Conversion Table
rotation per minute [rpm] | terahertz [THz] |
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0.01 rpm | 1.6666666666666665e-16 THz |
0.1 rpm | 1.6666666666666668e-15 THz |
1 rpm | 1.6666666666666667e-14 THz |
10 rpm | 1.6666666666666665e-13 THz |
50 rpm | 8.333333333333334e-13 THz |
100 rpm | 1.6666666666666668e-12 THz |
1000 rpm | 1.6666666666666667e-11 THz |
10000 rpm | 1.6666666666666666e-10 THz |
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