2006-08-31 00:26:30 · 4 answers · asked by chalmation81 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
by applying an electric force to it, it will vibrate at a very specific speed. that vibration can be precisely measured, and then its consistent enough that time can be measured accurately enough out of it to make watches
2006-08-31 00:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by jasonalwaysready 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it as a very accurate tuning fork. The electronics just counts the oscillations of the tuning fork.
2006-08-31 10:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by Morey000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In electronics a Christel is used to produce a frequency that is very stable. They use this stable frequency and divide it down to a frequency a clock can use.
2006-08-31 16:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.howstuffworks.com/quartz-watch.htm
This explains it...
2006-08-31 07:33:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋