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What type of charge does a Van de Graaff generator typically produce?
Static electricity
who created the Van de graaff?
Robert J. Van de Graaff
what is the shape of the dome?
Circular
What is the nationality of physicist Robert J. Van de Graaff?
American
What happens to a person's hair when they touch a running Van de Graaff generator?
it stands up
What part of the Van de Graaff generator carries the charges to the dome?
The rubber belt
What is the material of the belt?
Rubber
Can the Van de Graaff be used in medical fields?
yes
What material is commonly used for the dome of a Van de Graaff generator?
metal
When was the van de Graaff generator created
In 1929
Why is the Base a very important component for the Van de Graaff?
Because it creates stability, reduce vibration and guarantees the generator stays straight.
What is the triboelectric effect?
It's the process that which make electrons go back and fourth between each other and that's because of the Two different materials for the rollers
What is the main purpose of a Van de Graaff generator
generating high voltages
What type of electrical charge is transferred to the belt inside a Van de Graaff generator?
Positive Charges
What is the function of the metallic dome?
It's a place where the electric charges are stored in
What causes the sparks that are released by the dome?
Strong electric fields