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The working of the quartz crystal in the watch is based on the

A. Piezo - electric Effect

B. Edison Effect

C. Photoelectric Effect

D. Johnson Effect

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The quartz crystal oscillates (vibrates back and forth) at a precise frequency: exactly 32768 times each second. This is due to Piezoelectric Effect. Piezoelectric Effect is the ability of certain materials to generate an electric charge in response to applied mechanical stress.

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