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Let`s s
Let `
Try Model of a Simple Hovercraft
Try

Aim To reduce frictional force by applying an air cushion.

Apparatus and Balloon, used compact disc, pop-top cap, and hot glue gun
Materials

Steps

1 2

Open the pop-top cap and apply Stick the bottom of the pop-top cap over
hot glue on the bottom of the cap. the hole of the compact disc. Leave it
to dry.
3 4

Blow the balloon. Twist the mouth of the Place the model of your simple hovercraft
balloon and stretch it over the pop-top cap. on the table and pull the pop-top cap.

5 Report your observations in
HOTS
front of the class. HOTS
Why is the shape of
the ice skating shoes
How does the air inside the balloon help different from the
move your simple hovercraft easily? ice climbing boots?

Hovercraft is a vehicle that moves using a layer of air
cushion that helps to reduce frictional force. Thus, enabling
CLICK it to move on the surface of land and water.

#TEACHER
Hot glue gun can be replaced with strong glue or any type of
114 glue that dries up easily.