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JEE Main 20199 JanuaryMorning Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2019
Date
9 January
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Solid State

JEE Main 2019 · 9 January · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Solid State

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

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

Options

  1. ATridymite
  2. BQuartz
  3. CAmorphous silica
  4. DMica

Correct answer

B. Quartz

Step-by-step solution

Piezoelectric materials are those that produce an electric current when placed under mechanical stress.

Quartz is used as a piezoelectric material in electronic devices.

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