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demonstrations:5_electricity_and_magnetism:5a_electrostatics:electrostatic_windmill:start [2019/02/15 00:07] demoroomdemonstrations:5_electricity_and_magnetism:5a_electrostatics:electrostatic_windmill:start [2020/03/05 19:31] (current) demoroom
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 ====== Electrostatic Windmill ====== ====== Electrostatic Windmill ======
  
-{{tag>van_de_graff electrostatics torque unlocated}}+{{tag> van_de_graaff electrostatics torque located}}
  
 <WRAP box right> <WRAP box right>
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 ===== Description ===== ===== Description =====
  
-Consists of a 'wheel' or 'windmill' with radially protruding spikes ending in 90-degree turns and a stand with a needle on top that the wheel balances on.+Consists of a conductive metal 'wheel' or 'windmill' with radially protruding spikes ending in 90-degree turns and a stand with a needle on top that the wheel balances on.
  
 ===== Purpose ===== ===== Purpose =====
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 ===== Setup ===== ===== Setup =====
  
-Place windmill on top of the Van de Graff generator. When the generator is turned on the windmill will begin to rotate.+Place windmill on top of the Van de Graaff generator. When the generator is turned on the windmill will begin to rotate.
  
 ===== Notes ===== ===== Notes =====
  
-The Van de Graff generator vibrates significantly while running, so a piece of tape may be necessary to prevent the windmill from falling off of the generator.+The Van de Graaff generator vibrates significantly while running, so a piece of tape may be necessary to prevent the windmill from falling off of the generator.
  
 The electrostatic windmill needs a high voltage to start turning, so move the grounding 'wand' far away from the head of the generator. The electrostatic windmill needs a high voltage to start turning, so move the grounding 'wand' far away from the head of the generator.
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 </WRAP> </WRAP>
 <WRAP tablewidth 100%> <WRAP tablewidth 100%>
-| **Location** | ---- |+| **Location** | F1 |
 | **Maker** | Unknown | | **Maker** | Unknown |
 | **Current State** | Working | | **Current State** | Working |
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