If a circuit's frequency is 15 cycles per 1/4 second, what is the Hertz (Hz) rating of the circuit?

To determine the Hertz (Hz) rating of the circuit given that its frequency is stated as 15 cycles in 1/4 second, it’s essential to understand the relationship between cycles, seconds, and Hertz. Hertz is defined as the number of cycles per second.

In this case, if the circuit completes 15 cycles in a quarter of a second (1/4 second), you can calculate how many cycles occur in a full second. Since there are 4 quarters in a full second, you multiply the number of cycles in 1/4 second by 4:

15 cycles in 1/4 second × 4 = 60 cycles in 1 second.

Thus, the frequency of the circuit is 60 cycles per second, which translates to 60 Hz. This confirms that the circuit operates at a frequency of 60 Hertz, making the most accurate representation of its frequency 60Hz.