Transmission (gearbox) and particle accelerator: what they have in common

1. Step 1. Transmission (gearbox) — includes — Continuously variable transmission. Stepless.
2. Step 2. Continuously variable transmission — uses — Friction. It transmits torque through friction of the belt on the pulleys.
3. Step 3. Friction — is used in — Electrostatic machine. Friction.
4. Step 4. Electrostatic machine — evolved into — Van de Graaff generator. A belt generator.
5. Step 5. Van de Graaff generator — evolved into — Particle accelerator. Early accelerators.

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