Question:

The one that is extensively used as a piezoelectric material is :

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Piezoelectricity needs an ordered crystal lacking a centre of symmetry; crystalline quartz is the classic example.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • tridymite
  • amorphous silica
  • quartz
  • mica
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Quartz is a crystalline form of silica (\(\mathrm{SiO_2}\)) whose structure has no centre of symmetry, so mechanical pressure produces a voltage across it (piezoelectric effect).
It is therefore used in crystal oscillators, watches, radios and pressure sensors.
Amorphous silica has no ordered structure, and tridymite and mica are not used for this purpose.
Answer: (3) quartz
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