Van de Graaff generators are science education staples to demonstrate static electricity. There are many commercial versions that are quite expensive, but electronics project weblog eLabz figured out ...

Static charge builds up on the Van de Graaff generator dome. Many different individual demos can be done with it. The Van de Graaff can be used to charge up the hair of a Barbie doll or person. When ...

Although the basic concept of electrostatic attraction has been known since ancient times, it was only in the 17th century that scientists began to systematically investigate electrostatics. One of ...

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 ...