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A Van der Graaf generator is an electrostatic generator which uses a moving belt to accumulate very high amounts of electrical charge on a hollow metal globe to the top of the stand. It is also the name of a metal band.
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∙ 12y agoA Van de Graaff generator looks like a metal sphere on top of a column. Along the length of that column, inside the generator, is a conveyor belt that travels from the bottom of the generator to the inside of the sphere.
At the bottom, the belt picks up a positive charge, and carries that charge to the sphere. Inside the sphere, there is a metal piece that rubs the belt and collects the charge. As the generator is left running, the metal sphere collects a high charge.
When a person touches the sphere, the charge transfers to them. This is visible in the person's hairs, which pick up positive charges and begin to repel one other by sticking straight up.
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∙ 12y agoUsing friction of rubber and metal to produce static electricity.
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∙ 15y agoWith a little help from my freinds
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What is a Van de Graff generator?
The Van de Graff generator was named after Van de Graff, who invented it. A Van de Graff generator is a device used to store an enormous amount of electric charge (either positive or negative) on a metallic sphere so that a very strong electric field can be produced. This strong electric field can be used to accelerate charged particles like protons, alpha particles etc. In the Van de Graff generator, charges from an electric battery are separated and stored on a metallic sphere which is mounted on an insulating pillar.
How does the Van De Graaff generator works?
A large rubber band spins, rubbing on a metallic dome. some electrons are transfered from the band to the dome, acting as static electricity. When, say Steve, touches the dome the charged particles will leap to him. Steve will experience a static shock.
What did Sebastain De Ferranti invent?
he invented the first generator
Can a pool with a salt generator be used in conjunction with a DE filter?
Yes
How do you analyze a program?
Assuming you're meaning to check if the program works - run it with some test data that you know what the solution should be be if the program works correctly. If you get the expected result, the program is fine - if not - it needs de-bugging.
A machine that creates static electricity is the generator?
-- Wimshurst machine -- Van de Graaf generator
Who is Robert van de graaf?
hes the guy who made the van de graaf
When was Bobbie van de Graaf born?
Bobbie van de Graaf was born in 1944.
Can negative ions be accelerated using van de graaf generator?
Yes, by using a strong potential difference.
Can a Van de Graaf generator kill you?
Yes. Some of the larger units can create potential differences of several hundred thousand volts with ease, and the really big ones push several million volts. And they can do this with a good ability to deliver a big shot of current at that potential. A jolt from a Van de Graaf generator working in those ranges would be fatal.
When was Karel van de Graaf born?
Karel van de Graaf was born on December 4, 1950, in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
What are the ratings and certificates for De graaf van Turijn in Kongo - 1910?
De graaf van Turijn in Kongo - 1910 is rated/received certificates of: Belgium:KT
What are the ratings and certificates for De graaf van Luxemburg - 1959 TV?
De graaf van Luxemburg - 1959 TV is rated/received certificates of: Belgium:KT
How much does a van de graaf generator cost?
You can build one for the cost of a motor, PVC pipe, rollers, belt, some wire and a couple stainless steel salad bowls...That could be around $30. See the link for one person's DIY Van de Graaf. You can buy one from Edmund Scientific for $500
Is it possible for the dome of a Van De Graaf Generator to be made of wooden sphere?
NO....a metallic dome must be used ,so that cahrges get accumulated on it...a wooden block(insulator) cannot do that..
What are the uses of a Van de Graaf generator?
The basic use of a Van de Graaf generator is to separate electric charges and build them up, frequently for demonstration purposes. A "big" version can be used to provide a burst of energy for generating X-rays, or for accelerating electrons or protons. The accelerated charges find some practical applications as well as some uses in scientific investigations. It's an electrostatic generator, and it will create a considerable difference of potential. Use the links below to read more about it and what we use it for.
How many amps does a van de graaf generator use?
"A Van de Graaff generator is an electrostatic machine which uses a moving belt to accumulate very high electrostatically stable voltages on a hollow metal globe. The potential differences achieved in modern Van de Graaff generators can reach 5 megavolts. The Van de Graaff generator can be thought of as a constant-current source connected in parallel with a capacitor and a very large electrical resistance." This is quoted from en.wikipedia.org(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_de_Graaff_generator)
