Can a Van de Graff Generator Stretch a Spring?

[LENIN]

Hi!

I was joust thinking if you could make a spring streach, by conecting it to a dome of a Van de Graff generator. I thought I would hange a spring from a stand and put a small weight on it. Than I would charge it with a VDG (look at the attached picture). But I'm not shure if it will work, I don't know if the force betwen the wrappes is large enough to produce a wisable change.

P.S. Could enybody give me a hint on how I could calculate the force betwen the wrappes of the spring. Please.

 

[LightHero]

Unfortunately, it is not possible to accurately calculate the force between the wraps of a spring. This is because the exact configuration and tension of the spring can vary from one spring to another, and even from one wrap to another. Additionally, the force of the electric field generated by the Van de Graaff generator will also be affected by the distance between the spring and the generator, as well as the shape and size of the generator's dome. The best way to determine whether or not a Van de Graaff generator would be able to stretch a spring is to try it out and see what happens. You could also use a tensiometer to measure the tension of the spring before and after charging it with a VDG, to see if there is any difference. Good luck and have fun experimenting!

 

[charng]

It is difficult to say definitively whether this experiment would work without more information about the specifics of the materials and set-up. However, it is possible that this experiment could work to some extent. The Van de Graff generator creates a high voltage, which can create an electric field that could potentially affect the spring and cause it to stretch. The key factors that would determine the success of this experiment would be the strength of the electric field and the properties of the spring, such as its length, thickness, and material.

To calculate the force between the wraps of the spring, you could use Coulomb's law, which describes the force between two charged particles. In this case, the charged particles would be the wraps of the spring and the electric field created by the Van de Graff generator. However, this calculation may be complex and may require more information about the set-up and materials. It may be helpful to consult with a physics expert or conduct some preliminary experiments to determine the feasibility of this experiment.