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Van de Graaff Generator, 400 kV, 10 Electrostatic Attachments
Item #96-3600
$575.00
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Compact Yet Powerful Van de Graaff
Experience excitement and power for your basic electrostatic experiments with the Van de Graaff Generator (400 kV) with 10 Electrostatic Attachments—a compact yet powerful system designed for bold classroom demonstrations. Capable of generating 200,000 to 400,000 volts, this generator makes electrostatics, charge transfer, and electric forces impossible to ignore. With a full set of included electrostatic attachments, it’s ideal for delivering dramatic demonstrations and meaningful lab investigations without monopolizing your budget or lab space.
Packed with accessories and sized for everyday use, this Van de Graaff Generator delivers high-voltage learning in action—sparking curiosity, engagement, and maybe even a few unforgettable hairstyles.
Why Teachers Love the Van de Graaff Generator (400 kV) w/ Attachments
- High-voltage impact: Generates up to 400 kV for impressive, attention-grabbing demonstrations.
- Accessory-rich package: Includes 10 electrostatic attachments to support a wide range of experiments.
- Compact and classroom-friendly: 9” dome, 24” height, and 9” × 10” base fit easily on any lab bench.
- Reliable and budget-conscious: Powerful performance without the cost of larger, traditional systems.
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What You Can Teach with the Van de Graaff Generator (400 kV) w/ Attachments
Ideal for middle school, high school, and introductory college physics classes:
- Electrostatics: Electric charge, static electricity, and electric fields
- Charge conservation: Observing how charge is transferred and redistributed
- Conduction & insulation: Comparing materials and their electrical behavior
- Ionization of air: Sparks, discharges, and breakdown of air
- Electric forces: Attraction, repulsion, and Coulomb interactions
Products being sold are not toys. They are for Educational / Laboratory use only. They are not for use by children 12 and under.
Product Specifications
Specs:
9” diameter dome
24” height, 10"width, 9” depth
Voltage output from dome (depending on conditions): 200 kV - 400 kV
What's Included:
Van de Graaff Generator
Discharge Wand
Dust Cover
Faraday’s Pail
Perspex Cylinder
Head of Hair
Point Dis-Charger
Neon Bulb
Electric Whirl
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