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frequency

[free-kwuhn-see] / ˈfri kwən si /


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They also work at a low frequency and are able to penetrate buildings and elevators and particularly hospitals - which can have thickened walls to protect people from X-rays and other radiation.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

The Athletic crunched the numbers and determined that no team in baseball has faced as dramatic an increase in fastball percentage, with the Dodgers seeing that frequency climb steadily since May.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

These hot and dry conditions were also ideal for fires and scientists say the frequency of extreme fire-prone weather in Europe is increasing with climate change.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

Newer cars and trucks employ opposite frequency technology, which lowers road noise, silicone-based coating on door seals that cuts virtually all high-frequency whistling, and noise-dampening designs on windows, to name a few technologies.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

What is the frequency ratio for the interval of a fourth?

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

An FAA spokeswoman said the agency’s leadership met with the White House Military Office’s helicopter unit after the incident and is working to enhance coordination and boost radio signal frequencies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Timely communication was a concern at times, the report said, with the department lacking a necessary number of radio wave frequencies.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Researchers found no convincing technosignatures within the narrowband radio frequencies they examined.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

British forces attempted to contact the Russian plane on international frequencies, but it did not respond.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

This will be a much "noisier" sound, with lots of extra frequencies in it that don't sound very musical.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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