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Van de Graaff generator is used for

A

store electrical energy

B

build up high voltages of few million volts

C

decelerate charged particle like electrons

D

both (a) and (b) are correct

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B
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  • Van de Graff generator is used to produce high energetic charged particles of energy of about

    A
    10 MeV
    B
    50 MeV
    C
    100 MeV
    D
    0.5 MeV

  • Van Graff genetor is used to :

    A
    supply electricity for industrial use
    B
    produce intense magnetic fields
    C
    generate high voltage
    D
    obtain highly penetrating X-rays.

  • Van de Graff generator produces

    A
    1. high voltage and high current
    B
    2.high voltage and low current
    C
    3.low voltage and high current
    D
    4. low voltage and low current

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