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<p><big>Introduction</big></p>
<p>The word piezoelectric finds its roots in the Greek word piezein, which means to squeeze or press.  When a physical force is exerted on the accelerometer, the seismic mass loads the piezoelectric element according to <a href="page.php?w=Newton%27s_second_law">Newton's second law</a> of motion ().  The force exerted on the piezoelectric material can be observed in the change in the electrostatic force or voltage generated by the piezoelectric material.  This differs from a <a href="page.php?w=piezoresistive">piezoresistive</a></p><p>
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