positive feedback


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Scientific definitions for positive feedback

positive feedback

  1. Feedback in which the output quantity or signal adds to the input quantity or signal. Positive feedback is responsible for the squealing of microphones when placed too close to the speaker through which their input signals are amplified. Compare negative feedback.

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