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General Knowledge · Q11

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 11

Q11

Quartz crystals normally used in quartz clocks etc. is chemically

A.
Silicon Dioxide
Answer
B.
Germanium Oxide
C.
A mixture of Germanium Oxide and Silicon dioxide
D.
Sodium Silicate

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The working of Quartz is usually by a crystal oscillator. The Silicon dioxides are the crystals which are piezoelectric and can be further used as speakers and microphones.