In standard oscillation mode at an RPM of 1000 or more, how often will the hand-piece change direction?

In standard oscillation mode at a speed of 1000 RPM (revolutions per minute), the hand-piece changes direction every 0.3 seconds. This can be understood by recognizing that at 1000 RPM, the hand-piece completes 1000 full cycles (or reversals) in a minute. To determine how often it changes direction, you can convert these cycles into seconds.

Since there are 60 seconds in a minute, you divide 60 seconds by the number of RPM to find the duration of one cycle. For 1000 RPM, the calculation is as follows:

60 seconds / 1000 RPM = 0.06 seconds per cycle.

The hand-piece completes a cycle in 0.06 seconds, and as it oscillates back and forth, the direction changes twice (once for each reversal). Therefore, it changes direction every 0.06 seconds.

To pinpoint when the hand-piece would actually change its direction in terms of the provided choices, it's vital to confirm how the time correlates to the intervals mentioned. In standard oscillation practice, knowing the frequency of changes is crucial for proper use and understanding of the equipment’s capabilities.

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