Calculating Frequency and Voltage in Opamp Oscillator

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The discussion focuses on calculating the frequency of oscillations and voltage amplitudes in an op-amp oscillator circuit with given resistor and capacitor values. The user successfully determined the loop gain by cutting the output loop, questioning if this is a standard method for finding loop gain. For calculating voltage amplitudes at points A, B, and C, it is suggested that the point with the greatest amplitude will be where the feedback is most effective, typically at the output. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the circuit's behavior to predict voltage levels accurately. Overall, the thread highlights techniques for analyzing op-amp oscillator circuits effectively.
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Hello.
Here is my task:

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In oscillator circuit ideal opamps are used, it is known R=10K, C=10nF.
a) Calculate frequency of oscillations,
b) If Vcc=Vee=15V, calculate amplitude of voltages in points A, B and C.
a)
Here is my solution. I cut output loop, applied test generator and found loop gain on this way:

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I cut loop on output, because they did same in this type of exercises. Is it general rule that to find loop gain Abeta, we cut loop on output?
How to solve task b) ?
 
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You can break into the loop at any point; it's a series arrangement Aβ so just choose wherever is convenient.

Determining amplitudes: assuming the circuit does oscillate, then where would you expect to find the greatest amplitude sinewave: point A, B, or C? Explain why you nominate that point.
 

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