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How does hovercraft float?
There are fans in the hovercraft that direct air downwards. The air is 'trapped' by the flexible skirt around the edge of the craft - this creates a cushion of air strong enough to allow the craft to float.
What is the diffirence maglev train and the hovercraft?
A "maglev" or "magnetic levitation" train is suspended over the magnetically polarized rail. A hovercraft is more like a low-flying helicopter, using fans to blow air down underneath the vehicle. A hovercraft is sometimes known as a "ground effect vehicle", because it compresses air between the ground and the hovercraft. Hovercraft do not require tracks, and are equally able to "fly" over land and water.
How does air cushion beneath the hovercraft allow the vehicle to move quickly on water?
Stupid la you
Why does a fan need coil and magnet?
Not all fans do need a coil and magnet - there are hand fans, punkah walla fans belt driven fans (as in your car) and Stirling engine fans that I can think of that do not need a coil or a magnet. It is only electrically driven fans that require a coil and magnet because they work on the principles of electromagnetism.
Why is it harder for a hovercraft to change direction?
In a perfect scenario, a hovercraft has no contact with the ground, though much of the time, some of the material that makes the skirt will be touching the ground. Even with this minimal contact though, the weight of the hovercraft is counterbalanced by the air pressure its engines generate, rather than the skirt. As air flows freely past itself, and there is little other source of frictional resistance, apart from the hovercraft's engines and air resistance, there isn't much that can stop a hovercraft once it gets going. Incidentally, it means that there isn't much to stop a hovercraft from moving in the first place. Not all hovercraft have the same design, so some roll on corners more than others, so designers try keep the centre of gravity as low as possible, otherwise considerable weight shifting is required to get the hovercraft to turn. Hovercraft accelerate into corners to get into a spin.
How does hovercraft float?
There are fans in the hovercraft that direct air downwards. The air is 'trapped' by the flexible skirt around the edge of the craft - this creates a cushion of air strong enough to allow the craft to float.
How are hovercrafts steered?
To steer a hover craft you will have to buy 1-2 fans (depending on the size) then bolt them on the back of your hovercraft. This will make your hovercraft inbalanced. You should then put weights in the front to balance it. After your done make sure to tie some rope so you can turn the fans right and left. Now you can steer your hovercraft. In addition if you don't have enough money to buy fans you can always get a friend, tie a rope to the front of your hovercraft then have him pull you.
Why do hovercrafts need fans to move?
why do hover crafts need a fan to make them move
How do hovercrafts move on water?
A hovercraft can move on water by forcing air downward. The hovercraft will be lifted by the air. The craft can move by rotating the Jets of air in the direction you want to go.
What type of transport does water move?
osmosis
How do you make a hovercraft move forward?
i don't know, probably j.g
What is the diffirence maglev train and the hovercraft?
A "maglev" or "magnetic levitation" train is suspended over the magnetically polarized rail. A hovercraft is more like a low-flying helicopter, using fans to blow air down underneath the vehicle. A hovercraft is sometimes known as a "ground effect vehicle", because it compresses air between the ground and the hovercraft. Hovercraft do not require tracks, and are equally able to "fly" over land and water.
How does a hovercraft stay hovering?
slow-moving, low-pressured air is blown onto the floor using vents and fans
How does a hovercraft travel over rough surfaces?
howercraft can move on rough surface
What is the name of the machine that squashes air into a space beneath it so it can move?
A hovercraft.
How does the hovercraft engine works?
the same as any other engine. pistons move up and down spinning a crank. which moves soemthing useful. ie a fan on a hovercraft.
How can a hovercraft go?
a hovercraft can go upto 60 mph
