DIY Hovercraft

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Use some stuff around your house to make a thing that moves by itself!

How it works: (SCIENCE!) The air flow created by the balloon causes a cushion of moving air between the disc and the surface. This lifts the cd and reduces the friction which allows the disc to hover freely.


Age: 5 - 15

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100 Level - No experience necessary

Use some stuff around your house to make a thing that moves by itself!

How it works: (SCIENCE!) The air flow created by the balloon causes a cushion of moving air between the disc and the surface. This lifts the cd and reduces the friction which allows the disc to hover freely.


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