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Electricity & Magnetism
   

E10: Van de Graaff Generator

 

Purpose: To demonstrate high-voltage electrostatic phenomena.

Description:

 

Van de Graaff generator (VdG) and auxiliary dome, sharp-pointed rod ("magic wand").

Equipment List: Storage Location: Hahn N 130A

 

Van de Graaff generator B1.5
  Auxiliary dome B1.5
  Sharp-pointed rod ("magic wand") B1.5

References:

Manual: None

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