Egg experiment (increase time of collision)

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The forum discussion centers around a school experiment aimed at preventing a raw egg from breaking when dropped from the first floor, utilizing physics concepts such as impulse. The original poster seeks innovative alternatives to common parachute designs, suggesting the use of wool for cushioning. Participants recommend combining different protective strategies and suggest conducting a search for "egg drop" or "egg protector" for additional creative ideas and solutions.

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[ Hi,
we have to do an experiment in school in which we have to throw a raw egg from the first floor and prevent it from breaking my using concepts involving physics namely impulse.
since almost everyone is doing something with parachutes i decided to go for something else like wrapping the egg in wool or something but that's too plain. is Is there any other idea?
thanks
 
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How about combining the two ideas you mention?

Also, a quick search for egg drop or egg protector might give you more ideas.
 

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