Van de Graaff Generator

Van de Graaff generator is connected to the grounding device.

Concept Overview:

1. Generation of electric charge by induction

Lecturer Procedure

Step(s) to Follow	Expected Result
1. Be sure that the machine is connected to a good ground. 2. Turn on device 3. Handle the grounding device by the insulating rod.	Dishcharge 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

Step(s) to Follow

Expected Result

1. Be sure that the machine is connected to a good ground.

2. Turn on device

3. Handle the grounding device by the insulating rod.

Dishcharge of charge (spark) should be visible between the sphere and the grounding device.

See the following demonstrations for variations: