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Electric Potential Due to a Point Charge

Van de Graaff Generator

Van de Graaff Generator

The voltage of this demonstration Van de Graaff generator is measured between the charged sphere and ground. Earth's potential is taken to be zero as a reference. The potential of the charged conducting sphere is the same as that of an equal point charge at its center.

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    "OpenStax College, College Physics. December 13, 2012."
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