Article 4
Spark Length and the Van de Graaff Generator
by Suthinand Jirakulpatana
Abstract
The relationship between belt speed of a Van de Graaf generator and the parking length was investigated. The speed of the belt was varied from 1.6 to 8.8 m/s and the maximum distance of spark discharge recorded. The maximum discharge distance was shown to be proportional to the square root of belt speed.