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On application of pressure certain crystals can produce electric signals. This phenomenon is known as
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Options:
  • A Ferrielectricity
  • B Ferroelectricity
  • C Peizoelectricity
  • D Pyroelectricity
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The correct answer is: Peizoelectricity
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.

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