How Do I Calculate Thrust for My Hovercraft Project?

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To calculate the thrust required for a hovercraft, it must exceed the vehicle's mass multiplied by the acceleration due to gravity for lift-off. For forward movement, the thrust needed is determined by the desired acceleration while hovering. Understanding these principles is crucial for ensuring the hovercraft can achieve both vertical lift and horizontal movement. Accurate calculations will help in optimizing the performance of the hovercraft project. Proper thrust measurement is essential for successful operation.
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I'm buildind a hover craft for a Physics project. I have built it, and am need ing to calculate how much thrust my leaf blower has to put out in order to lift me up, how do i do that? Same thing with forward movement, how do i figure out how much thrust it will take to move me forward if I'm basically hovering off the ground? Thanks!

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To lift you, the thrust needs to be larger than the mass of the vehicle times the acceleration of gravity.

For sideways motion, the needed thrust depends on your desired acceleration.
 
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