Hovercraft Design and Functionality

The video explores the components and mechanics of the Princess Margaret hovercraft, focusing on the rubber skirt and the fans that enable it to hover. It details the process of accessing the fans, the challenges involved, and the significance of the fans in creating an air cushion. The video also highlights the innovative design that allows the hovercraft to glide over water with minimal friction.

What was the first component removed from the Princess Margaret hovercraft?

• The rubber skirt

• The fans

• The seats

• The hydraulic jaws

How many fans are present in the Princess Margaret hovercraft?

• Four

• Five

• Two

• Three

What is the purpose of the hydraulic jaws used in the hovercraft?

• To inflate the rubber skirt

• To cut through the side of the hovercraft

• To lift the hovercraft

• To repair the fans

What is the orientation of the giant fan inside the hovercraft?

• Mounted at an angle

• Horizontally mounted

• Diagonally mounted

• Vertically mounted

How wide is each fan in the hovercraft?

• 10 feet

• 12 feet

• 15 feet

• 20 feet

At what speed can the fans spin?

• 450 miles an hour

• 400 miles an hour

• 350 miles an hour

• 300 miles an hour

How long does it take to fill the hovercraft's skirt?

• 6 seconds

• 7 seconds

• 5 seconds

• 4 seconds

What problem did the hovercraft design solve?

• Limited passenger capacity

• Surface friction

• High fuel consumption

• Slow speed

Who invented the hovercraft?

• Roy

• Cockrell

• Margaret

• Princess

What is the weight of the Princess Margaret hovercraft?

• 350 tons

• 300 tons

• 250 tons

• 200 tons