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General Knowledge · Q1212

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 1212

Q1212

The working of the quartz crystal in the watch is based on the

A.
Piezo - electric Effect
Answer
B.
Edison Effect
C.
Photoelectric Effect
D.
Johnson Effect

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The quartz crystal oscillates (vibrates back and forth) at a precise frequency: exactly 32768 times each second. This is due to Piezoelectric Effect. Piezoelectric Effect is the ability of certain materials to generate an electric charge in response to applied mechanical stress.