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Project On Hovercraft

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Project On Hovercraft
Middle school
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Hypothesis:

To construct a working model of a hovercraft which can cross an obstacle course (which includes a 5 degree slope, rough sandy land, pit, lake and an island)

Materials:

I need help an ideas on how to make it.

The Procedure:

Till now I have experimented with thermocol and foam board but no results

Results:

Its for a competition. I have provided the link
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Comment #947: A hovercraft consists of seve

Submitted by The ScienceHound on January 14, 2006 - 9:15am
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A hovercraft consists of several key components.

1. The body
2. The skirt
3. At least one fan/prop.

The fan first inflates the skirt, then establishes an air "bubble" under the craft. This bubble of air is contained by the skirt. As long as the degree of air compression is high enough, the craft will be lifted slightly off the ground or other surface over which the craft may travel.

You'll also need a prop in order to propel the craft forward, and rudders to steer the craft.

There are various materials that can be used for the different components of a hovercraft. Go here for some ideas. The skirt in particular needs to be of suitably strong material.

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Comment #986: yo lissen you need at leest 1 gas powered leaf blower heavy

Submitted by haggis on November 22, 2006 - 8:32pm
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yo lissen you need at leest 1 gas powered leaf blower heavy plastic and plywood

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Comment #1355: WATCH MYTHBUSTERS

Submitted by timmerkel on November 6, 2007 - 5:27pm
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WATCH MYTHBUSTERS

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