For an LC oscillator, what happens to the oscillation frequency if the inductance (L) is multiplied by four?

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19 Dec 2018
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

The oscillation frequency of an LC circuit is inversely proportional to the square root of the inductance (f = 1 / (2π√(LC))). Increasing the inductance by four times results in the frequency decreasing by a factor of √4, which is 2. Therefore, the frequency is halved.

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