How is time regulated in a wristwatch and a cesium clock?

  • A
    Wristwatch uses quartz crystal oscillations; Cesium clock uses atomic vibrations.
  • B
    Wristwatch uses mechanical gears; Cesium clock uses quartz oscillations.
  • C
    Wristwatch uses atomic vibrations; Cesium clock uses mechanical gears.
  • D
    Both use mechanical gears.

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