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

A
quartz.
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B
amorphous silica.
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C
mica.
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D
tridymite.
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Solution

The correct option is B quartz.
Quartz is used as piezoelectric material.

It produces electricity when any mechanical stress in form of pressure applied on it.

Thus it is also used in watches and oscillators.

Hence, the correct option is A.

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