MCQ
Van de Graaff generator is used to:
  • A
    Store electrical energy.
  • B
    Build up high voltage of few million volts.
  • C
    Decelerate charged particle like electrons.
  • D
    Both (a) and (b).

Answer

  1. Build up high voltage of few million volts.

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