Millisecond
Millisecond
Millisecond (pronunciation: /ˈmɪlɪsiːkənd/) is a unit of time in the International System of Units (SI) that is equal to one thousandth of a second. Its SI symbol is ms.
Etymology
The term "millisecond" comes from the Latin words mille meaning "thousand" and secunda meaning "second".
Definition
A millisecond is a very short period of time that is used in various fields such as physics, chemistry, and computer science to measure time intervals. In the context of timekeeping, it is often used to measure the speed of various processes, such as the speed of a computer processor or the reaction time of a human.
Related Terms
- Second: The base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI). One millisecond is equal to one thousandth of a second.
- Microsecond: A unit of time equal to one millionth of a second. One millisecond is equal to 1,000 microseconds.
- Nanosecond: A unit of time equal to one billionth of a second. One millisecond is equal to 1,000,000 nanoseconds.
- Picosecond: A unit of time equal to one trillionth of a second. One millisecond is equal to 1,000,000,000 picoseconds.
- Femtosecond: A unit of time equal to one quadrillionth of a second. One millisecond is equal to 1,000,000,000,000 femtoseconds.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Millisecond
- Wikipedia's article - Millisecond
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