Notes
Van de Graaff generators are used to create a large amount of charge on the surface of its metal sphere. Here is a video describing their operation.
National MagLab – How Van de Graaff Generators Work (4:13)
The largest Van de Graaff generator in the world is at the Boston Museum of Science.
World’s Largest Van Der Graaff Generator Demo at Boston MOS (0:45)
Van de Graaff generators can make your hair stand on end. As you watch the following video, try to figure out why the girl’s hair stands up.
Seeko Iftikhar Say – Charging a body by Van de Graaff Generator (0:28)
Clink’s Class – Van de Graaff Chain (1:05)