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To make a Van de Graaff generator, you need a few key components: a large plastic sphere for the top, a base to support it, a belt made of insulating material (like rubber or nylon), and two pulleys. Assemble the pulleys on the base so that the belt can run between them, with one pulley connected to a motor. As the belt moves, it picks up electric charge from a comb or brush placed near the base, transferring it to the sphere, which accumulates the charge and creates a high voltage. Be sure to incorporate safety measures, as the high voltage can be dangerous.

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