RPS
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7.4
The number of complete turns an object makes in one second
- noun
- Specialized
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revoluciones por segundo
- The device can operate safely up to 15 RPS without overheating.
Examples
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Engineers measured the wheel's speed in RPS to ensure accuracy.
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The RPS is high.
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The fan was spinning at 10 RPS during the test.
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The RPS is crucial for performance!
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The engine operates at a maximum speed of 5000 rps, ensuring efficient performance during races.
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Monitoring the turbine's speed revealed it was rotating at 1200 rps, indicating optimal conditions.
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To achieve the desired performance, the motor was adjusted to run at 2500 rps for maximum torque.
Synonyms
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6.1
How fast an object spins, shown by how much it turns each second
counts whole turns per second instead of measuring angle change continuously
1
8.0
A measure of frequency equal to one hertz
is narrower, used to count whole turns of an object each second
Surface Forms
Etymology
RPS stands for 'revolutions per second' and counts how many full turns an object makes each second. It is like RPM but by the second, so a higher RPS means faster spinning.