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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.

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What will happen to puffed rice when it is thrown onto the Van de Graff generator?

When puffed rice is thrown onto a Van de Graaff generator, the grains will be attracted to the generator due to static electricity buildup. The grains may stick to the surface of the generator momentarily before being repelled as the charge redistributes.


Why does a van der Graff generator repel a stack of tin foil plates?

A Van de Graaff generator can create a build-up of positive charge on the stack of tin foil plates. Since like charges repel each other, the positively charged plates will repel each other and spread out due to the electric force between them.


How can van den Graff generator help in the study of electrical charge?

A Van de Graaff generator can be used to create high voltages, which allows for the study of electrical charge behavior. It can be used to demonstrate principles such as electrostatic attraction and repulsion, as well as to study the effects of electric fields on different materials.


What is the magnitude of the electric field inside the dome of a charged VAN DE GRAFF generator?

The magnitude of the electric field inside a dome of a Van de Graaff generator is inversely proportional to the distance from the center of the dome. The field strength is typically strongest near the dome's surface and decreases as you move towards the center.


Why does your hair stand up when touching a charged Van de Graaff generator?

The large-radius sphere of a Van de Graff generator holds considerable charge before arc discharge occurs. The Van de Graff generator gathers negative charges and it is released into your body when you touch the sphere. We all know that negatives repel each other so since your hair is charged with negative electrons, they break away from each other (not lie flat on your head) in an effort to repel.

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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.


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


What will happen to puffed rice when it is thrown onto the Van de Graff generator?

When puffed rice is thrown onto a Van de Graaff generator, the grains will be attracted to the generator due to static electricity buildup. The grains may stick to the surface of the generator momentarily before being repelled as the charge redistributes.


What is the best motor to use for a Van De Graff generator?

Most people use old vacuum cleaner motors.


Are Van Der Graff generators suitable for home use?

Van Der Graff generators are suitable for home use. For someone who is mechanically savvy there are several guides available online that can help you construct your own Van Der Graff generator for home experiments and fun. Van Der Graff generators are more designed for commercial use,they are very pwoerful. I would not recomend using a Van Der Graff generators in a home.


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