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.
Zavisa, J. (2000, April 1). How Van de Graaff Generators Work. Retrieved May 25, 2025, from https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/vdg8.htm
Zavisa, John M.. How Van de Graaff Generators Work. April 1, 2000. https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/vdg8.htm (accessed 25 May 2025).
Zavisa, John M.. How Van de Graaff Generators Work. 2000. 1 Apr. 2000. 25 May 2025 <https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/vdg8.htm>.
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Author = "John M. Zavisa",
Title = {How Van de Graaff Generators Work},
Volume = {2025},
Number = {25 May 2025},
Month = {April 1, 2000},
Year = {2000}
}
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