Resonant Circuit (Noun)
Meaning
An electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The resonant circuit in the radio receiver amplified the weak signal to a level that was strong enough to drive the speaker.
- In the 1920s, scientists began to experiment with resonant circuits as a means of generating high-frequency radio waves.
- The design of the resonant circuit in the crystal oscillator ensured that the output frequency was stable and consistent.
- By adjusting the capacitance in the resonant circuit, the engineer was able to tune the oscillator to the desired frequency.
- The resonant circuit in the medical imaging device used a combination of capacitors and inductors to produce high-frequency pulses.