El-8 Van de Graaff Generator (Lighting a Fluorescent Tube)
Aim
To demonstrate the large electric field gradient of a Van de Graaff generator.
Apparatus
- Van de Graaff generator
- Fluorescent tube
Van de Graaf Generator and Fluorescent Tube.
Description
A hand held fluorescent tube is held in close proximity to the dome of the Van de Graaff generator. The high voltage gradient lights the tube.