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Book 27, Question 125

Which gadget at home could not exist without crystals?

Many can't.

Your phone has silicon chips, a crystal-controlled clock, a liquid-crystal or LED screen, and maybe a sapphire camera cover. A watch ticks on quartz. A microwave beeps with a piezo disc. Solar panels, LED bulbs, and computers all depend on crystals. Take a look at the things around you: crystals are working behind the scenes everywhere.

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