Does the size affect performance of Van de Graff generator?

Subject: Does the size affect performance of Van de Graff generator?

Date: Mon Apr 16 22:00:07 2001
Posted by Mark
Grade level: 10-12 School: South Delta Secondary
City: Delta State/Province: British Columbia Country: Canada
Area of science: Physics
ID: 987472807.Ph

Message:


I'm planning do make a small VDG generator from scratches.  I will usethe stem 
of pen for roller, and rubber band for belt.  The overall dimension is about 10 
cm in lengh, and 4 cm in width and height.  I want to know whether or not a VDG 
generator of this size can do as well as a bigger one.

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