Identifier:
E&M: ES - 013
Concept Overview:
Generation of electric charge by induction
Lecturer Procedure
Step(s) to Follow
- Be sure that the machine is connected to a good ground.
- Turn on device
- Handle the grounding device by the insulating rod.
Expected Result
Discharge of charge (spark) should be visible between the sphere and the grounding device.
See the following demonstrations for variations:
https://learning.physics.iastate.edu/more-personal-van-de-graaff-experi…
https://learning.physics.iastate.edu/van-de-graaff-lightning-rod
https://learning.physics.iastate.edu/van-de-graaff-and-pie-tins
Tutorial:
Van de Graaff Set-up Instructions
Transcript:
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