Lifting a car of 1500 Kg through air compressor

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the feasibility of lifting a 1500 kg car using an air compressor with 50 nozzles. Participants explore the necessary nozzle size, air pressure, and the mechanics involved in such a lifting method.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the required size of the nozzles and the necessary pressure of the air compressor to lift the car.
  • Another participant questions the practicality of using nozzles in this context, comparing it to an air mattress or jet engines.
  • A participant asks for clarification on the amount of force that would be produced by each nozzle.
  • One comment humorously suggests the idea resembles an air hockey table, indicating skepticism about the concept's feasibility.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the practicality and mechanics of lifting a car with an air compressor, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided specific calculations or assumptions regarding the force required to lift the car or the efficiency of the proposed method.

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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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