Applications of Vandegraff generator

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Homework Statement

Vande Graff generator is used to generate potential difference to the order of 10⁷ volts to accelerate charged particles.

Homework Equations

My question is, " Will this voltage can be used to accelerate electrons or it is merely confined to accelerating positive ions alone?"

The Attempt at a Solution

 

[fizika_kz]

why not? electric field exerts both on positive and negative charges.