Egg experiment (increase time of collision)

[aamphys]

[ 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

 

[heth]

How about combining the two ideas you mention?

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

 

[thomate1]

for your time ]

Hello, it sounds like you have an interesting experiment planned! Increasing the time of collision can definitely help reduce the impact force on the egg, but there are other ways to protect the egg as well. One idea could be to create a cushioning system using different materials such as foam, bubble wrap, or even a combination of materials to see which provides the best protection. You could also try changing the angle or height from which the egg is dropped to see how that affects the force of impact. Overall, the key is to find a way to increase the time of collision and decrease the force of impact on the egg. Good luck with your experiment!