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Electrostatic Windmill

Description

Electrostatic windmill Classes Used: PHYS 153, Phys 102

action of points Updated on 06/10/13

Purpose

To show the “action of points”, that charge can flow off pointed parts of a conductor maintained at a high potential.

Apparatus

Van de Graaff generator, windmill

Setup

Place windmill on top of the Van de Graaff generator. The windmill rortates when the generator is turned on.

Notes

Demo room information

Location —-
Maker Unknown
Current State Working
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