Static charge builds up on the Van de Graaff generator dome. Many different individual demos can be done with it. The Van de Graaff can be used to charge up the hair of a Barbie doll or person. When ...

The Van de Graaff generator is a staple of science museums, to the point that even if the average person might not know its name, there’s an excellent chance they’ll be familiar with the “metal ball ...

A sharp conductor on the Van de Graaff generator will emit electrons via corona discharge and prevent arcing to an adjacent grounded tower. A shard of GaAs on a Van de Graaff generator will also ...