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it creates an electric field around it self
It produces a very high voltage of the order of 107 V
A 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.
Static electricity can be generated by a thing called a Van De Graff generator.A 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 (courtesy of wikipedia) See the Related Links Below for more details.
1.practically it is impossible to create potential of the order of 7 million volts. 2.its series connection allows only one route for the movement of charges.
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Invented in 1929 by American physicist Rob. J. Van De Graaff
it was built in colorado.
He invented the electric generator.
You can light a fluorescent bulb
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
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 Specifically as a particle accelerator, the van de Graaff generator has been superseded by other designs.
The purpose of the Van de Graff generator was for it to be used to study static 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.
it creates an electric field around it self
A Van de Graaff generator generates an electrostatic charge (like static electricity).