NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistrySolid StatePractice
On application of pressure certain crystals can produce electric signals. This phenomenon is known as
Options
- AFerrielectricity
- BFerroelectricity
- CPeizoelectricity
- DPyroelectricity
Correct answer
C. Peizoelectricity
Step-by-step solution
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.