Classic physics demonstration. Creates large potentials using the Triboelectric effect with a rubber belt and a metal comb.

To demonstrate the effects of a large electrostatic charge on various objects and to demonstrate what coronal discharge looks like.

• Van de Graaff machine
• Franklin's Bell
• Neon Light
• Electrostatic Windmill
• Aluminum Pie Plates
• Volunteer with long hair
• Plastic Stand
• Soap Bubbles

Instructions for the use are marked on the machine. An electrostatic windmill, neon light and a stack of pie plates can be demonstrated with the machine. “Hair” can be made out of strips of paper so that the paper can stand up on end. Rubber mats are available for student to stand on to show hair standing up.

If the belt in the smaller version of the van de graaff, make a replacement out of the vinyl shower curtain located in a box at the back of the room Updated on April 28, 2017