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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when piezoelectric crystal capacitance shifts?
A)Oscillator frequency experiences phase modulation✓
B)Amplifier circuit suffers signal attenuation
C)Resonant circuit has stable signal output
D)Filter circuit maintains a constant bandwidth
💡 Explanation
Oscillator frequency experiences phase modulation because slight changes in capacitance alter the resonant frequency; this is frequency modulation. Therefore phase modulation occurs, rather than a stable signal, since capacitance dynamically destabilizes resonant circuits.
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