Section 6
Applications of Electrostatics
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Biology: DNA Structure and Replication
Hydrogen bonding, brought on by electrostatic interactions, is critical to holding together strands of DNA.
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Photocopy Machines and Printers
Photocopiers use xerography, a process that uses principles of electrostatics, to copy images.
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Van de Graff Generators
A Van de Graaff generator is a device that can be used to separate charges and create potential differences in the range of megavolts.