{"id":19046,"date":"2024-04-15T05:34:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T05:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=19046"},"modified":"2024-04-15T05:34:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T05:34:09","slug":"a-device-that-converts-mechanical-pressure-to-electrical-energy-is-called-a-a-piezoelectric-device-b-solar-cell-c-photodiode-d-nicad-cell-e-none-of-the-above","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/a-device-that-converts-mechanical-pressure-to-electrical-energy-is-called-a-a-piezoelectric-device-b-solar-cell-c-photodiode-d-nicad-cell-e-none-of-the-above\/","title":{"rendered":"A device that converts mechanical pressure to electrical energy is called a: A. piezoelectric device B. solar cell C. photodiode D. nicad cell E. 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The word &#8220;piezoelectric&#8221; comes from the Greek words &#8220;piezein&#8221;, meaning &#8220;to press&#8221;, and &#8220;elektron&#8221;, meaning &#8220;amber&#8221;. Amber is a fossilized tree resin that has the property of becoming electrically charged when rubbed.<\/p>\n<p>Piezoelectric devices are used in a variety of applications, including microphones, loudspeakers, and sensors. 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