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 electricity often just seems like an everyday annoyance when a wool sweater crackles as you pull it off, or when a doorknob delivers an unexpected zap. Regardless, the phenomenon is much more ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...