What physics principles are used in an egg drop?
Students will apply the principles of Newton’s second law, concepts of force and acceleration due to gravity, collision, and resilience to build a housing for an egg so that it will survive being dropped from the maximum height possible.
What is the hypothesis of the Egg Drop Challenge?
The egg still didn’t crack when the cushioning materials were replaced and tested 3 times each. The results of this experiment support the hypothesis. It is possible to make a container that can prevent a raw egg from cracking when dropped from about 15 feet above the ground.
How do you do the egg drop challenge for kids?
Once your bags are completed, your egg drop challenge is ready for you to test. Make sure to drop the eggs from the same height each time. Make predictions before you drop each bag and ask the kids why they think that will happen.
How do you do egg drop science?
There are three basic ways to increase the likelihood of safely dropping an egg:
- Slow down the descent speed.
- Cushion the egg so that something other than the egg itself absorbs the impact of landing.
- Orient the egg so that it lands on the strongest part of the shell.
What is the egg drop Challenge Why do it what is goal?
The overall goal of an egg drop experiment is to drop an egg from a predetermined height and hope it doesn’t break. The egg is placed in or attached to something to help it make it to the ground safely.
How do you make an egg drop experiment?
Stretch panty hose or a sock over the top of a shoe box for an egg drop project. Place the egg inside the hose or sock, then twist the egg tight, taping the hosiery on each end of the egg. Tape or glue a rock to the bottom of the box, stretch the hosiery over the opening, then tape the top on the box.
What things in nature are similar to this egg drop experiment?
Egg drop devices simulate parachutes and other similar features seen in nature, such as the helicopter seeds that are dropped from some trees.
What makes a good egg drop design?
The container needs padding inside. Styrofoam, sponges, cotton balls, bubble wrap or even wadded newspaper can all make good padding inside the container. Give your students time to practice with a variety of materials before dropping their eggs.
