Assignment

1. Draw a neat labelled diagram of Van De Graaff generator.
2. Discuss the principle, construction and working of Van De Graaff generator.
3. Discuss the use of Van De Graaff generator.
4. Insulators of the High Tension Tower, used for hanging electric cables, are either glass or porcelain discs or composite insulators using silicone rubber or EPDM rubber material. Why are they selected as disc shape?
5. Discuss what will happen if a man touches a Van De Graaff Generator. Consider all possible situations like charge of the sphere is too high or low, and a man is standing on the insulated platform or conducting platform while touching the sphere, etc.