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Have you ever wondered how an engine or generator works? Explore various engine and generator systems in this section.
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Zavisa, John. "How Van de Graaff Generators Work." 01 April 2000. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://science.howstuffworks.com/vdg.htm> 13 May 2008.
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Introduction to How Van de Graaff Generators Work
2.
Static Electricity
3.
Shock Factors
4.
The Generator
5.
The Concentration of Charge
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Build Your Own!
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Constructing the Generator
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Experiments
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Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How Van de Graaff Generators Work
2.
Static Electricity
3.
Shock Factors
4.
The Generator
5.
The Concentration of Charge
6.
Build Your Own!
7.
Constructing the Generator
8.
Experiments
9.
Lots More Information
10.
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