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Certain crystals produce electric signal...

Certain crystals produce electric signals on application of pressure. This phenomenon is called :

A

Pyroelectricity

B

Ferroelectricity

C

Piezoelectricity

D

Ferrielectricity

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C
When polar crystal is subjected in a mechanical stress electricity is producted - a case of plezoecricity reversly if electric fied is applied mechanical stress a devoloped piczoelectric crystal acts as a mechanical electrical transiductor
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