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When a compressive force is applied to a quartz crystal

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positive charges are induced

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negative charges are induced

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no charge is induced

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both positive and negative charges are induced

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The correct option is A positive charges are induced
When a quartz crystal is subjected to a compressive stress, positive charges are induced in one side of the crystal while negative charges are induced on the other side of the crystal.

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