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Air cushion vehicles work by creating a large force of that points to the ground. This lifts the vehicle off the ground letting it ride on a cushion of air.
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What has the author L Hayward written?
L. Hayward has written: 'The history of air cushion vehicles'
What is an air cushion?
An air cushion is a layer of trapped air which supports a hovercraft.
What is an air-cushion vehicle?
An air-cushion vehicle is an alternative name for a hovercraft.
How do you inflate a whoopee cushion?
yes you can but your mom may get mad or the whoopee cushion will not work.
What is the definition of cars air bag?
An airbag is a safety feature found on most newer vehicles. It is a self-inflating 'ballon' that is deployed to act as a cushion in the event of a crash.
Why does a hovercraft ride on a cushion of air?
it rides on an air cushion so it can go on water, land, snow ect.
What is a vehicle that travels over water or land on a cushion of air?
A vehicle that travels over water or land on a cushion of air is called a hovercraft
Why is a hovercraft called a hovercraft?
Hovercraft is a name created by Christopher Cockerell in the mid 1950's to describe the new vehicle he had created. It specifically relates to fully amphibious air propelled air cushion vehicles.
How do hovercrafts float?
on a cushion of air
Why will a rocket work in space where there is not enough air for other vehicles to operate?
Vehicles such as airplanes and cars rely on oxygen from the air to burn their fuel. Rockets take the oxygen with them.
How does an air cushion reduce friction in hovercrafts?
As the air cushion is inflated, the area of contact with the surface is very less.As a result, the friction is less.
What is a hovercraft power source?
A hovercraft is an air cushion vehicle which floats on a cushion of air. Their power source can sometimes be gasoline or sometimes electricity.
