Definitions for positive feedback
pos·i·tive feed·back

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1. positive feedback, regenerationnoun

   feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input

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1. Positive feedback

   Positive feedback (exacerbating feedback, self-reinforcing feedback) is a process that occurs in a feedback loop which exacerbates the effects of a small disturbance. That is, the effects of a perturbation on a system include an increase in the magnitude of the perturbation. That is, A produces more of B which in turn produces more of A. In contrast, a system in which the results of a change act to reduce or counteract it has negative feedback. Both concepts play an important role in science and engineering, including biology, chemistry, and cybernetics. Mathematically, positive feedback is defined as a positive loop gain around a closed loop of cause and effect. That is, positive feedback is in phase with the input, in the sense that it adds to make the input larger. Positive feedback tends to cause system instability. When the loop gain is positive and above 1, there will typically be exponential growth, increasing oscillations, chaotic behavior or other divergences from equilibrium. System parameters will typically accelerate towards extreme values, which may damage or destroy the system, or may end with the system latched into a new stable state. Positive feedback may be controlled by signals in the system being filtered, damped, or limited, or it can be cancelled or reduced by adding negative feedback. Positive feedback is used in digital electronics to force voltages away from intermediate voltages into '0' and '1' states. On the other hand, thermal runaway is a type of positive feedback that can destroy semiconductor junctions. Positive feedback in chemical reactions can increase the rate of reactions, and in some cases can lead to explosions. Positive feedback in mechanical design causes tipping-point, or 'over-centre', mechanisms to snap into position, for example in switches and locking pliers. Out of control, it can cause bridges to collapse. Positive feedback in economic systems can cause boom-then-bust cycles. A familiar example of positive feedback is the loud squealing or howling sound produced by audio feedback in public address systems: the microphone picks up sound from its own loudspeakers, amplifies it, and sends it through the speakers again.

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1. positive feedback

   Positive feedback is a process or system in which the end results or the output enhances or amplifies the original action or operation. In other words, it's a response that intends to increase the level of a certain effect or condition. It occurs in several natural and technological processes, such as in biology, physics, and social dynamics. A common example is the process of childbirth, where the production of certain hormones further stimulates labor contractions.

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1. Positive feedback

   Positive feedback is a process in which the effects of a small disturbance on a system include an increase in the magnitude of the perturbation. That is, A produces more of B which in turn produces more of A. In contrast, a system in which the results of a change act to reduce or counteract it has negative feedback. Mathematically, positive feedback is defined as a positive loop gain around a feedback loop. That is, positive feedback is in phase with the input, in the sense that it adds to make the input larger. Positive feedback tends to cause system instability. When the loop gain is positive and above 1, there will typically be exponential growth, increasing oscillations or divergences from equilibrium. System parameters will typically accelerate towards extreme values, which may damage or destroy the system, or may end with the system latched into a new stable state. Positive feedback may be controlled by signals in the system being filtered, damped, or limited, or it can be cancelled or reduced by adding negative feedback. Positive feedback is used in digital electronics to force voltages away from intermediate voltages into '0' and '1' states. On the other hand, thermal runaway is a positive feedback that can destroy semiconductor junctions. Positive feedback in chemical reactions can increase the rate of reactions, and in some cases can lead to explosions. Positive feedback in mechanical design causes tipping-point, or 'over-centre', mechanisms to snap into position, for example in switches and locking pliers. Out of control, it can cause bridges to collapse. Positive feedback in economic systems can cause boom-then-bust cycles. A familiar example is the loud squealing or screeching sounds produced by PA systems due to audio feedback, when the microphone picks up sound from its own loudspeakers, and these sounds are re-amplified and sent through the speakers again.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of positive feedback in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of positive feedback in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of positive feedback in a Sentence

1. Jonathan Kinas:

   We expected a certain amount of resistance from a portion of the people we targeted, but we’ve had nothing but positive feedback.

2. John Boyega:

   I'm now fixated on the fans having a good time and having positive feedback also, star Wars.

3. Michele Gonzalez:

   I wouldn't change a thing, my son was happy and healthy, and I was able to accomplish one of my lifetime goals. I received nothing but positive feedback and reactions from other athletes during the entire experience. During the race, when I was pumping in the transition tents, the other females were coming over, giving me high fives, and offering encouraging words of support and acknowledgement. It was pretty amazing.

4. Sean LaRochelle:

   Really, it's only been positive feedback. And I think, you know, we live in such a tumultuous time right now and having somebody, or just even seeing a collaborative group of people putting together something that is creative, that's trying to bring some joy to people, I think that that really only helps, especially because of everything that's going on.

5. Northside Independent School District:

   The activity and video in question were part of a larger fifth-grade project-based lesson around the inequity of segregation, while the campus did receive positive feedback from several parents . . . District and campus administration recognize the parent’s concerns and agree that the activity and video are not age-appropriate and will not be used again.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=positive feedback
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Positive_Feedback
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=positive feedback