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Piezoelectric effect

Dr Yuranga Weerakkody and Dr Mirjan - Misko Nadrljanski et al.

Piezoelectric effect - applying an electric field to a crystal causes realignment of the internal dipole structure, causing the crystal to lengthen or contract.  The process converts electrical energy into kinetic or mechanical energy.

The reverse of the piezoelectric effect converts kinetic or mechanical energy, due to crystal deformation, into electrical energy.

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