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Megahertz (MHz) is a unit of frequency equal to one million hertz. Hertz is the SI derived unit of frequency, defined as one cycle per second. Therefore, one megahertz represents one million cycles per second.

The term megahertz is commonly used in relation to radio frequencies, processor speeds, and memory clock rates. For example, a radio station broadcasting at 95.5 MHz is transmitting on a carrier wave that oscillates 95.5 million times per second. Similarly, a computer processor advertised with a clock speed of 3.5 GHz (gigahertz, one billion hertz) operates at 3,500 MHz.

In telecommunications, the megahertz range is utilized for various purposes, including broadcasting, mobile communication, and Wi-Fi. Different frequency bands within the megahertz spectrum are allocated for specific applications to avoid interference.

The use of megahertz as a unit of measurement became widespread with the advancement of electronic technologies that operate at these higher frequencies. It provides a convenient way to express large numbers of cycles per second in a more manageable format.