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A hovercraft is designed as shown in Figure 3.31. To improve stability, the two fans are t...

A hovercraft is designed as shown in Figure 3.31. To improve stability, the two fans are tilted up at an angle of 5° from the horizontal. What percentage of the upward thrust is lost relative to a design with the fans horizontal? How does the tilted design improve stability?

FIGURE 3.31 Hovercraft design.

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