Energy Transformation: Piezoelectric Crystals in Gas Lighters

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The energy transformation in piezoelectric crystals used in gas lighters primarily involves converting mechanical energy into electrical energy when the crystal is struck. This electrical energy then creates a spark that ignites the gas, leading to combustion. The combustion process releases chemical energy, which is transformed into thermal energy. Ultimately, the sequence of energy transformation is mechanical to electrical, followed by chemical to thermal. This process highlights the efficiency of piezoelectric materials in igniting gas lighters.
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What sort of energy transformation takes place when a piezoelectric crystal used in a gas lighters gives electric spark when struck?

I think, its mechanical to thermal. What do you say?
 
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mechanical motion enables electric energy to arc and ignite gas
the combustion would be chemical energy released to create thermal energy
 
JJ420 said:
mechanical motion enables electric energy to arc and ignite gas
the combustion would be chemical energy released to create thermal energy

So ultimately the nergy transformation will be from mechanical to thermal. What do you mean by "enables electric energy to arc and ignite gas"??:confused:
 

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