Objective: To build a small hovercraft, and to demonstrate how hovering on a cushion of air reduces friction.
In space, there is no friction.
This can pose a problem when astronauts are moving large
objects.
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Distribute the Student Sheets.
Go over the instructions, and answer any questions
the students may have. There are several Internet sites with simple directions on how to make one. Here, astronauts practice moving large objects without letting them get away.
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