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Principles of
piezoelectricity,piezoelectric
effect and ifs applications
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• Crystalline materials produce small

amounts of electricity when a force is
applied that changes their shape in some
way. These are called piezoelectric
materials. Quartz is an example of a
piezoelectric substance. When small
amounts of pressure are applied to a quartz
crystal, a small voltage is produced from
the changing charge created by the moving
electrons. Phonographs using a crystal
cartridge utilize the piezoelectric principle
to convert the movement of the needle to
an electrical signal which is later amplified
and played through speakers. Microphones
and barbecue lighters also use this
principle.

• The piezoelectric effect results from the

linear electromechanical interaction
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the changing charge created by the moving
electrons. Phonographs using a crystal
cartridge utilize the piezoelectric principle
to convert the movement of the needle to
an electrical signal which is later amplified
and played through speakers. Microphones
and barbecue lighters also use this
principle.

• The piezoelectric effect results from the

linear electromechanical interaction
between the mechanical and electrical
states in crystalline materials with no
inversion symmetry.The piezoelectric effect
is a reversible process

• It is used in the pickups of some

electronically amplified guitars and as
triggers in most modern electronic
drums.The piezoelectric effect also finds
everyday uses, such as generating sparks to
ignite gas cooking and heating devices,
torches, and cigarette lighters.