Calculating Frequency and Voltage in Opamp Oscillator

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The discussion focuses on calculating the frequency and voltage amplitudes in an oscillator circuit using ideal operational amplifiers (opamps) with given parameters R=10K and C=10nF. The frequency of oscillation can be determined using the formula for an RC oscillator, while the amplitude of voltages at points A, B, and C requires understanding of the circuit's feedback loop and gain characteristics. The method of cutting the loop at the output to find loop gain (Abeta) is confirmed as a valid approach in this context.

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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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