Hover Disk Science Experiment Quiz

What was the initial problem with using a balloon for the hover disk?

• It was too expensive.

• It was too noisy.

• It did not provide consistent airflow.

• It was too heavy.

What alternative to a vacuum cleaner did the team decide to use for the hover disk?

• A fan

• A leaf blower

• A water pump

• A hairdryer

What material was used to cover the bottom of the hover disk?

• Metal plate

• Rubber mat

• Plastic sheet

• Tarp with holes

Why was it difficult to control the hover disk?

• The air pressure was too high.

• The disk was too heavy.

• The friction between the disk and the floor was too low.

• The leaf blower was too powerful.

What method did Helena use to move her hover disk during the race?

• A fan

• High friction rubber balls

• A low friction dust mop

• A broom