Mutual inductance between two coupled coils is given by the relation
M = K√L1L2
Where
L1L2 = Inductance of the coil
K = Coefficient of coupling
When K = 1 coils are said to be tightly coupled and if K is a fraction the coils are said to be loosely coupled.
Here
Kmax =1
Kmin =0
∴ m ≤ (L1 L2 )0.5