The Van de Graaff generator is a staple of science museums, to the point that even if the average person might not know its name, there’s an excellent chance they’ll be familiar with the “metal ball ...

What I particularly like about the Van de Graaff (or VDG) is that it’s a combination of a few discrete scientific principles and some mechanically produced current, making it an interesting study. For ...

The Van de Graaff generator, named for its inventor, Alabama native Robert J. Van de Graaff, is a staple at science museums and science fairs for its ability to demonstrate static electricity and make ...

Michael Kirby, outreach instructor for the Oregon Museum of Science and Indsutry, demonstrates how a piece of metallic paper floats as a Van de Graaff generator is turned on at Island City Elementary ...

Van de Graaff generators can be found throughout the country in classrooms and museums. The small orbs full of static electricity are commonly used to demonstrate how electricity works and wow ...

On March 1, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, USA, @Clinks_class shared a video of a fascinating demonstration of static electricity. In the video, students—insulated from the ground while sitting on ...

Looking back on it, although I certainly didn't think so at the time,maybe my five siblings had a point when they complained about some ofthethings I put them through. For instance, after trying to ...

THE Duddell Medal for 1947 of the Physical Society has been awarded to Dr. R. J. Van de Graaff, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in recognition of the invention and development of the ...