Van de Graaf Generators Make Your Hair Stand on End Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Van de Graaff generator used to demonstrate?
A
Electrostatic charges
2
Q
What is it made up of?
A
A rubber belt moving round plastic rollers underneath a metal dome
3
Q
Where and how is an electrostatic charge built up?
A
On the dome as the belt goes round
4
Q
What happens if you stand on an insulated chair and place your hands on the dome?
A
Electrons will move between your body and the dome, giving your body a charge
