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ChemistrySolid StateGeneralEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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On application of pressure certain crystals can produce electric signals. This phenomenon is known as

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C
Solution:

When polar crystal is subjected to a mechanical stress, electricity is produced - a case of piezoelectricity. Reversely, if electric field is applied, mechanical stress is developed. Piezoelectric crystal acts as a mechanical electrical transductor.

Stream:NTA_ABHYASSubject:ChemistryTopic:Solid StateSubtopic:General
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