Lifting a car of 1500 Kg through air compressor

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To lift a 1500 kg car using an air compressor with 50 nozzles, the size of the nozzles and the required pressure depend on the force generated by each nozzle. The discussion highlights skepticism about the feasibility of such a method, comparing it to an air hockey table rather than a practical lifting solution. Questions arise regarding the force output of each nozzle and the overall design concept. The idea is deemed impractical, suggesting that consulting experts like Randall Munroe could provide better insights. Ultimately, the concept lacks a solid engineering foundation for effective implementation.
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If I want to lift a car of 1500 kg with a air compressor and with 50 nozzles, what should be the size of nozzles and what should be the pressure of air compressor and at what pressure will the air come out through nose so that it could be easily be lifted.
 
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Nozzles? Is this an air mattress or a bunch of mini jet engines?
 
How much force out of each nozzle?
 
Let me get this straight. Are you imagining something like an air hockey table, but with cars? It's a ludicrous idea. Maybe you should ask Randall Munroe, author of What If.
 

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