The Science Of REAL Hoverboards

The video discusses the hover tech hoax involving Tony Hawk and the desire for hoverboards. It explains that anti-gravity technology is not feasible, but personal hovercraft and magnetic levitation trains are existing technologies with limitations. The video also explores ionic craft, which use Electro Hydrodynamic Thrust, offering high efficiency but requiring significant energy. The discussion highlights the challenges and potential of these technologies, emphasizing the need for advancements to achieve the hoverboard dream.

What was the main purpose of the hover tech hoax featuring Tony Hawk?

• To promote a new movie

• To advertise a real hoverboard

• To entertain and deceive the audience

• To showcase new technology

How do personal hovercrafts achieve levitation?

• By creating a cushion of air

• With ionic wind

• Using magnetic fields

• Through anti-gravity technology

What is a significant advantage of magnetic levitation trains?

• They are powered by solar energy

• They are not slowed down by friction

• They can operate without any infrastructure

• They are unaffected by air resistance

What is the primary challenge in scaling up ionic crafts?

• Lack of interest

• Complex design

• Limited speed

• High energy requirements

What is the term used to describe the thrust generated by ionic crafts?

• Gravitational Lift

• Magnetic Levitation

• Electro Hydrodynamic Thrust

• Jet Propulsion