Ground for a Van de Graaff Generator?

Albertgauss · Jun 14, 2019

I attached a jpeg of a Van De Graaff generator off the web. Is the point in the photo the Van De Graaff ground? Suppose I have a wire coming out of that slot instead of a discharging sphere, would that hole still be the Van De Graaff ground?

.Scott · Jun 14, 2019

It is the attachment point for the ball.
Van de Graff generators don't have "grounds" anymore than batteries do.
But if you wish, you can use that point to ground the device.

Herman Trivilino · Jun 14, 2019

They do have a three prong plug with the housing attached to the third prong (ground).

Albertgauss · Jun 14, 2019

Ok, I got it. All good.

Ground for a Van de Graaff Generator?

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