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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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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 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 electrostatic windmill needs a high voltage to start turning, so move the grounding 'wand' far away from it. | + | The electrostatic windmill needs a high voltage to start turning, so move the grounding 'wand' far away from the head of the generator. |