Egg Drop with elastic potential energy.

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To determine the height from which to drop an egg using elastic potential energy, the user is focusing on a drop height of 2 meters. The total weight of the egg and its holder is 0.11 kg. The relevant formulas for elastic potential energy (EPE) and gravitational potential energy (PE) are known, specifically EPE=1/2KX^2 and PE=mgh. The main challenge is to find the optimal point on the elastic band to hold the egg to ensure it does not hit the ground upon release. The discussion emphasizes precision in the drop height to achieve the desired outcome.
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Hi I am trying to find at what hight i need to drop a egg from 2-6 meters. We will start with 2 meters. The weight of the egg and device holding the egg is .11kg together. I no the formulas for EPE and EP " EPE=1/2KX^2 AND PE=mgh. The question is now how to find where on the elastic band to hold from 2 meters above the ground without hitting the ground! "CLOSEST THE BETTER"

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