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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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoA Van de Graaff generator is an electrostatic generator which uses a moving belt to accumulate very high electrostatically stable voltages on a hollow metal globe on the top of the stand. Invented in 1929 by American physicist Robert J. Van de Graaff, 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.
It uses the principle of friction between dissimilar materials to create a electrostatic charge, much like rubbing a balloon on your hair to generate static electricity.
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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 a Van De Graaf generator works?
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.
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.
How was the van de graaff generator discovered?
robert j van de graaff
Who made Van de Graaff generator?
Robert .j. van de graaff
When was the van de graaff generator built?
Invented in 1929 by American physicist Rob. J. Van De Graaff
Where was the van de graaff generator built?
it was built in colorado.
Who is Robert van de Graaff?
Robert van de graaff was the inventor of the van de graaff generator and was also a scientistAnsweran artist from the 70' he made really good progressive rock music, highly recommended
What did Robert Van de Graaff invent?
He invented the electric generator.
Can you do an experiment with a van de graaff generator?
You can light a fluorescent bulb
Who is better van de craft generator or cyclotron give reason?
I assume you mean the "van de Graaff generator". Better for what, exactly? From what I read, they serve different purposes. Specifically as a particle accelerator, the van de Graaff generator has been superseded by other designs.
What is mechanisms of van de graaff generator?
The purpose of the Van de Graff generator was for it to be used to study static charge
Can van de graaff generator hold any amount of charge?
No, the Van de Graaff generator can produce a large amount of charge but does not hold the charge itself. The generator must be in motion in order to produce electricity. Once the motion stops, the charge is lost.
What does the van de graaff generator used for?
it creates an electric field around it self
What is a Van Der Graph?
A Van de Graaff generator generates an electrostatic charge (like static electricity).
