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In order to explain this, we should consider its working.

The Van De Graaff Generator has two metal comb one which is held near the end of belt known as emitter comb and another comb which is placed near the upper end of the belt known as collector comb.The emitter comb ,as it is given high positive potential with respect to earth ,the discharge of its action of its pointed ends set up as electric wind of positive charges.These positive charges are sprayed on the belt which carries them to the top .This make the shell of a Van De Graaff Generator positively charge.

But keep this is mind : The charge on the shell depends on the charge on the belt.

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