Air Power: Making a Hovercraft

PBS Learning Media
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Keywords
hovercraft transportation systems lift propulsion friction resistance pressure air pressure thrust forces Newton laws of motion opposite but equal Spanish español espanol
Subjects
Spanish Science Engineering & Architecture STEAM
Grade Levels
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
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Air Power: Making a Hovercraft

In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, two cast members build a simple hovercraft. A balloon filled with air provides the airflow that lifts a plastic plate off the table, while the cast members supply the push that propels the craft forward. The hovercraft was originally developed to more efficiently transport passengers and freight over water and land.
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PBS Learning Media

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