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Schwingkreis
German → American English
American English
resonant circuit
Ein elektrischer Schwingkreis ist eine Schaltung, in der elektrische Schwingungen entstehen oder aufrechterhalten werden.
Der Schwingkreis bestimmt die Resonanzfrequenz des Radios.Use Schwingkreis mainly in technical contexts such as electronics and physics. In everyday English, resonant circuit or LC circuit is often clearer than a literal translation.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Schwingkreis mean in English?
Schwingkreis means resonant circuit in English.
Is Schwingkreis the same as LC circuit?
Often yes. A Schwingkreis is commonly an LC circuit, especially when it refers to an inductor and capacitor that oscillate together.
When do you say resonant circuit instead of Schwingkreis?
Use resonant circuit when you want a general English term for a circuit that oscillates at a natural frequency.