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Van de Graaff Electrostatic Generator Page
How to use, build or buy a Van de Graaff generator. Links to Van de Graaff or electrostatic websites.
Ohm's law
Basics of electrostatics and properties of electricity. Ohm's Law and basic circuitry used to see the effect of resistance on current.
Electrostatic Potential Applet
An interactive multimedia site that allow for charges at any point in a field strength is measure.
Electrostatic Generator Using Falling Water Drops
A difficult project to construct (there are links to a simpler generator) is described called 'Kelvin's Thunderstorm'
Introductory physics course without calculus
This represents a course delivering Electrostatics, Magnetism, DC Circuits, Light and some problems.This could be a useful resource to the right person - probably an adult wanting to learn about ...
Poisson v4.0
Poisson calculates electrostatic potentials by numerically solving Poisson's equation in the presence of spherical and rectangular conductors, charge densities and dielectrics.
The Particle World
Applet simulating particles connected by springs in a 2D world. Includes gravity/electrostatic forces between particles, air resistance and more.
Activities to explore Static Electricity
Practical activities to introduce electrostatics and to make links with current electricity. Some could be used by younger children as an introduction, older pupils can develop concepts.
Robert J. Van de Graaff
Robert J. Van de Graaff (1901 - 1967) developed an electrostatic particle accelerator (now called a Van de Graaff generator)used in nuclear research.