Collision frequency unit conversion

In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between collision frequency and hertz as units of measurement. While they have the same dimensions, they are not necessarily the same unit. For example, the becquerel and hertz have the same dimensions but are not the same unit.
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s_hy
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hi all

I have a question about unit for collision frequency. The unit is collision per second and is it same with hertz?

Thanks
 
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Yes.
 
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To elaborate: a "collision" is not a physical quantity, so it doesn't have a unit. Which leaves you with frequency (Hertz), which is actually a kind of artificial unit (derived), since it is any event per second.
 
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s_hy said:
hi all

I have a question about unit for collision frequency. The unit is collision per second and is it same with hertz?

Thanks
They have the same dimensions but aren't necessarily the same unit. For example the becquerel .the unit of radioactive decays (1Bq is one decay per second), has the same dimensions as the hertz(1Hz is one cycle per second), but is not the same unit.
 
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Vagn said:
They have the same dimensions but aren't necessarily the same unit. For example the becquerel (the unit of radioactive decays) (1Bq is one decay per second) has the same dimensions as the hertz(1Hz is one ycle per second), but is not the same unit.

Yes, sorry, Bq and Hz are different units, same dimension (different name for the same concept).
 

Related to Collision frequency unit conversion

What is collision frequency unit conversion?

Collision frequency unit conversion is the process of converting collision frequency values from one unit of measurement to another. It is commonly used in scientific research and involves mathematical calculations.

Why is collision frequency unit conversion important?

Collision frequency is a crucial parameter in many scientific studies, particularly in fields such as chemistry and physics. Converting between units allows for easier comparison between different data sets and ensures accurate calculations and interpretations.

What are the most commonly used units for collision frequency?

The most frequently used units for collision frequency include per square centimeter per second (cm-2s-1), per cubic centimeter per second (cm-3s-1), and per square meter per second (m-2s-1). Other units such as per cubic meter per second (m-3s-1) and per square millimeter per second (mm-2s-1) may also be used.

How do you convert between collision frequency units?

The conversion between collision frequency units involves multiplying the original value by a conversion factor. The specific conversion factor will depend on the units being converted. For example, to convert from cm-3s-1 to m-2s-1, the original value should be multiplied by 10-6.

Are there any online tools or resources for collision frequency unit conversion?

Yes, there are several online calculators and conversion tools available for free that can help with conversion between collision frequency units. Some popular options include the Unit Converter by UnitJuggler, the Collision Frequency Converter by Calculator.net, and the Collision Frequency Unit Converter by EndMemo.

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