Improving Egg Drop Vehicle Design: A Critique

In summary, the project requires building an Egg-Drop Vehicle that will be ranked based on its volume*mass, with the goal of being as light and small as possible to prevent the egg from breaking when dropped from a height of 20 meters. A suggested design for this project was to use a bag of styrofoam, but there may be other solutions that could be even better. It is recommended to build and test the design multiple times to ensure its effectiveness.
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The project requires me to build an Egg-Drop Vehicle that is ranked based on volume*mass (So ligher/smaller is better). And, of course, the egg can't break when dropped from 20 meters.

critique my design please: http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8872/eggdrop2.jpg



Any suggestions or flaws would be fine.

Last year's winner just put theirs in a bag of styrofoam, I think there's a better solution.
 
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Build and test it. If it works, its a great design. If not...
 
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I agree with lewando, it's hard to tell what will happen based on your drawing. Your best bet is to build it and then drop it like 20 times to make sure it wasn't a fluke. :)
 

1. What is a "Critiquing Egg Drop Vehicle"?

A "Critiquing Egg Drop Vehicle" is a science experiment in which students design and construct a vehicle that can protect a raw egg from breaking when dropped from a certain height. The purpose of this experiment is to test students' engineering and problem-solving skills while learning about the principles of physics and forces.

2. How does the experiment work?

The experiment involves students designing and building a vehicle using various materials such as paper, straws, rubber bands, and tape. The vehicle must be able to hold a raw egg securely and protect it from breaking when dropped from a designated height. After constructing the vehicle, it is then dropped from the designated height and the egg's condition is observed to see if it remained intact.

3. What are the key factors to consider when designing the vehicle?

The key factors to consider when designing the vehicle include the weight and size of the egg, the materials used, the shape and structure of the vehicle, and the impact of gravity and air resistance on the vehicle. It is important to also consider the height from which the vehicle will be dropped and any potential obstacles or hazards in the drop zone.

4. How can the experiment be modified or improved?

The experiment can be modified or improved by changing the materials used, adjusting the height from which the vehicle is dropped, or introducing obstacles or challenges for the vehicle to navigate. Additionally, students can also hypothesize and test different designs or add additional features to their vehicles to see how they affect the outcome of the experiment.

5. What are the learning outcomes of this experiment?

The "Critiquing Egg Drop Vehicle" experiment allows students to apply their knowledge of physics and forces in a hands-on and creative way. It also promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills as students work together to design and test their vehicles. Additionally, students can learn from their mistakes and use the results to improve their designs, fostering a growth mindset and encouraging perseverance.

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