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(Van de Graaff Generator
Generate up to 200,000 volts of low-amperage electricity to safely experiment with electric fields and electric forces! This deluxe table-top Van de Graaff generator will consistently produce 5-6" sparks (12" sparks are possible!) and can raise your hair almost instantly! It comes fully assembled and includes a grounded discharge wand to begin experimenting immediately.The detailed operating manual explains electric fields, how the Van de Graaff generator works, how to use and maintain it for maximum performance, and several experiments, including the classic hair-raising experiment and producing spectacular St. Elmo's fire. Ages 13 & up. Save $70 off retail price!
Because the current produced by this Van de Graaff generator is so low, it's safe to play with the hundreds of thousands of volts of electricity it generates! This makes a fun and very memorable scientific demonstration of the difference between voltage and current.
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Product Specifications
- Discharge voltage: up to 200,000 watts
- Spark length: 5-6" typical, up to 8-12" with low humidity
- Dome diameter: 20 cm (extra large) nickel-plated steel
- Discharge ball: 6 cm diameter
- Input voltage: 110 volts
- Input power: 70 watts
- Belt: rubber
- Upper roller: nylon
- Lower roller: ABS plastic
- Column: clear acrylic
- Rugged metal base, stands 20" tall
- Detailed Van de Graaff generator operating manual explains theory of operation, care, use, maintenance, and experiments
- Home Science Tools kit with one-year warranty.
