Build a Hovercraft
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Have you ever wanted to make your own hovercraft? This project will show you how to make a hovercraft that can carry a mouse. You'll learn how to reduce friction and make your hovercraft fly.
Hypothesis
The hypothesis is that a hovercraft can be built using a balloon, cardboard, and a spool.
Method & Materials
You will cut a 4 inch square out of the cardboard, punch a hole in the cardboard, glue the spool to the cardboard, cover the top of the spool with a circle of paper, punch a hole in the paper, blow up the balloon, twist the end of the balloon, stretch the balloon over the top of the spool, and set the hovercraft on a level table.
You will need cardboard, pencil, glue, paper, thread spool, balloon, and a mouse (optional).
Results
This project shows how to make a hovercraft that can carry a mouse. By reducing the friction between the hovercraft and the table, the hovercraft is able to move across the table.
Why do this project?
This science project is unique because it shows how to make a real working hovercraft that is only big enough to hold a mouse.
Also Consider
Experiment variations to consider include using different sizes of balloons and different sizes of cardboard.
Full project details
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