natural frequency

noun

1
: the frequency or wavelength with which a circuit or part of a circuit is in tune
2
: the lowest frequency or highest wavelength with which an antenna without added capacity or inductance is in tune

called also natural wavelength

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“Natural frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20frequency. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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