like at a science museum or in a classroom.
What is that thing called?
2006-11-22 04:59:07 · 6 answers · asked by Cuddly Lez 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Yes.... some years ago when I was homeschooling my kids we went to the Kirkpatrick Center in Oklahoma City. They had a professor doing a talk for kids on electricity. My daughter was chosen to touch the ball first, because she had long, fine, blonde hair.... that stood out and it was hysterical! hehehe Then the kids all stood in a line and held hands. She touched the ball and the electricity went through them all down the line.
It was a great hands-on talk for children. If you are in Oklahoma and have not taken your kids to the Kirkpatrick Center... shame on you! :o) Everything is designed to be hands-on science experiements for kids and they can learn a lot as well as have a lot of fun.
Best Wishes,
Sue
2006-11-22 05:10:12 · answer #1 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Van de Graaff generator is an electrostatic machine which uses a moving belt to accumulate very high voltages on a hollow metal globe. The potential differences achieved in modern Van de Graaff generators can reach 5 megavolts. Applications for these high voltage generators include driving X-ray tubes, accelerating electrons to sterilize food and process materials, and accelerating protons for nuclear physics experiments. The Van de Graaff generator can be thought of as a constant-current source connected in parallel with a capacitor and a very large electrical resistance.
2006-11-22 05:01:30 · answer #2 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called a van de graf generator. I am not sure of the spelling but that is what its called. Its a metal sphere on the end of a pole and there is a belt insoed which delivers charge to the sphere. The charge then goes onto your body and out to your hair where it goes onto the individual strands and then since electrons repel each other your hair seperates and lifts up ang goes crazy
2006-11-22 05:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by tlets 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Van Der Graff generator is correct, but if you're on a tight budget, a small electrical appliance tossed into a tub of water will create the same effect.
Just for safety's sake...DO NOT toss appliances into water. Serious injury or death may result.
2006-11-22 05:17:09 · answer #4 · answered by mrvid2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i think it's called a van de graf generator.
2006-11-22 06:45:00 · answer #5 · answered by tamana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-11-22 05:05:58 · answer #6 · answered by BillyG2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋