Van de Graaff with Lightning Rod

Identifier: E&M: ES - 018

A lightning rod attached to a Van de Graaff and discharge ball

Concept Overview:

  1. Creation of electric field by Van de Graaff (visualization)
  2. Prevention of static discharge

Lecturer Procedure

Step(s) to Follow

  1. Turn on Van de Graaff.
  2. Bring lightning rod near generator

Expected Result

Discharge from generator will stop as rod is brought near

Transcript:

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