The hypothesis is that a hovercraft can be built using a leaf blower, plywood, and a plastic sheet.

You will cut out a plywood disk, drill a hole in the center, make a hole for the leaf blower, lay the plywood disk on the center of a large plastic sheet, fold the edges of the sheet up over the plywood, and cut six vent holes in the plastic.

You will need plywood, a plastic sheet, a leaf blower, a small plastic disk, a bolt, a nut, two fender washers, a drill, a razor knife, a staplegun, duct tape, and a smooth floor.

This project is a great way to learn about air pressure and friction. The air inflates the plastic which pushes upon the floor and provides a ground-hugging "skirt" that lifts the entire hovercraft. The hovercraft then glides around on a thin layer of air, creating an "Air Film Bearing" with very low friction.

This science project is so interesting and unique because it allows you to build your own hovercraft and glide around on a cushion of air.

Experiment variations to consider include using a different shape for the plywood disk, such as a square or triangle, and using a different material for the skirt, such as old bike tires or a rubber bumper.

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