Van De Graaff Generator

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Van De Graaff Generator: Overview

This topic covers the concept of Van de Graaff Generator.

Important Questions on Van De Graaff Generator

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Which of the following device works on the principle that the charge between the two flow if they are connected by a conducting wire:

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What is the value of the breakdown field of air in case of a Van de Graff generator?

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Among the following, Van De Graaff generator is used to ____

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What is the minimum radius of the spherical metal shell required in a Van de Graaff type generator, if the dielectric strength of the gas surrounding the electrode is 5×107 V m-1 and the potential difference across the spherical shell electrode is to be 15×106 V .

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Consider the principle of Van de Graaff generator. Now choose the correct statement(s) from the following.

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In a Van de Graaff type generator, a spherical metal shell is to be 15×106 V  electrode. The dielectric strength of the gas surrounding the electrode is 5×107 V m-1 . The minimum radius of the spherical shell required is

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Which of the following statements is/are true about the principle of Van de Graaff generator?

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The radius of the dome of a Van de Graaff generator is 0.13 m. If dielectric strength of the surrounding air is 3×106 V m-1 then, the maximum magnitudes for the charge and potential of the dome are given by,