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(Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Electricity and Magnetism|topic=Electrostatics|file1=Van de Graff Generator.gif}} An excellent producer of electrostatic charge-- produces up to 400,000 volts--with many uses. Attach string to the sphere to show field lines. Styrofoam peanuts or a piece of fur will fly off. A small wire device will spin when placed on or near the sphere. It will light a fluorescent bulb when one end is held near by. An insulating stand is available for causing standing...")
 
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* Van de Graaf: Shelf I-0
* Van de Graaf: Shelf I-0
* Accessories: Drawer 63 & 64
* Accessories: Drawer 63 & 64
* Stand: Shelf I-0
* [[File:Van de graff generator picture.jpg|thumb]]Stand: Shelf I-0

Latest revision as of 12:10, 10 April 2023

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Description:

An excellent producer of electrostatic charge-- produces up to 400,000 volts--with many uses. Attach string to the sphere to show field lines. Styrofoam peanuts or a piece of fur will fly off. A small wire device will spin when placed on or near the sphere. It will light a fluorescent bulb when one end is held near by. An insulating stand is available for causing standing hair on a student.

Location:

  • Van de Graaf: Shelf I-0
  • Accessories: Drawer 63 & 64
  • Van de graff generator picture.jpg
    Stand: Shelf I-0