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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Make Your Own Piezoelectric Pickup for Acoustic Guitar

For Students 9th - 10th
In this project you'll learn how to make a piezoelectric pickup for acoustic guitar using inexpensive components. You can then connect your acoustic guitar to an amplifier, and record your own music. If you are interested in electronics...
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Creative Science Centre

Creative Science Centre: A Simple Demonstration of Piezoelectricity

For Students 9th - 10th
Piezoelectricity is an electrical effect that occurs when mechanical stress is applied to certain materials, e.g., quartz crystals, Rochelle salts, and barium titanate. The sound of a wrist watch alarm or a smoke detector is made by a...