Quartz crystal in quartz watches works on the principle called:

(A) Photoelectric effect
(B) Stark effect
(C) Thermionic effect
(D) Piezo-electric effect

Answer: (D) Piezo-electric effect

Q. The word Piezoelectricity means electricity resulting from:
(A) pressure and latent heat
(B) movement of crystals
(C) application of current
(D) None of these

Answer: (A) pressure and latent heat

Q. Chemically quartz is a specific form of compound called:
(A) Aluminum dioxide
(B) Silicon dioxide
(C) Barium oxide
(D) None of these

Answer: (B) Silicon dioxide