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A(n) _____ generator collects charges on a charge-carrying belt, transfers the charges onto a large metal sphere, and discharges the charges, thereby releasing up to 5,000,000 volts of electricity or more.

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Step-by-step explanation:

This generator is called Vande Graff generator.

It collects the charge from the belts and accumulate on a large sphere.

It is used to accelerate the charge particles and based on the principle of corona discharge and charge resides on the outer surface.