The discussion centers around the feasibility of using a battery to charge a metal sphere, specifically examining the method of connecting the sphere to a battery and grounding it. Participants explore the implications of this method, including comparisons to other charging methods like the Van de Graaff generator.
Participants express differing views on the practicality and effectiveness of using a battery to charge a metal sphere compared to using a Van de Graaff generator. There is no consensus on the best method or the feasibility of achieving high voltages with batteries.
Some claims regarding voltage and charging methods depend on specific assumptions about the setup and components used, which are not fully detailed in the discussion.
Thank you! I was off in the weeds for a few moments...vanhees71 said:
So why do they use Van de Graaff to get charged in the laboratory when this method is simpler and less expensive.Meir Achuz said:
What is the difference in voltage for a Van de Graaff generator versus a battery?abdossamad2003 said:
The battery voltage can be increased enough to match the voltage produced by the van devGraaffberkeman said:What is the difference in voltage for a Van de Graaff generator versus a battery?
Even a small Van de Graaff generator produces 50,000 volts or more. What kind of practical battery bank are you proposing to achieve that voltage?abdossamad2003 said: