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written by John M. Zavisa
This is one of the documents from the HowStuffWorks website. It provides a simple explanation on how a Van de Graaff generator works. More interestingly, it includes directions on how to build one.
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Van de Graaff generator static electricity electrostatics
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Metadata instance created August 29, 2007 by Taha Mzoughi
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J. Zavisa, (2000), WWW Document, (https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/vdg8.htm).
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J. Zavisa, How Van de Graaff Generators Work (2000), <https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/vdg8.htm>.
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Zavisa, J. (2000, April 1). How Van de Graaff Generators Work. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/vdg8.htm
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Zavisa, John M.. How Van de Graaff Generators Work. April 1, 2000. https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/vdg8.htm (accessed 26 April 2024).
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