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Hi I'm Brittney and I'm new, i need help help on a physics project! :)
Hi, I'm new on the forum. I have a physics project and i figured that someone could help me on my design. we are doing an egg drop competition i will start off by showing you the rules and regulations..
Purpose:
The purpose of this contest is to design and build a container that will prevent a fresh raw egg from breaking or cracking when it is dropped from a height of 8 m (26 ft). The winner will be determined based on the following criteria:
1. Egg does not break
2. Fastest fall time
3. Lightest container
A. Weight of container:__________g
B. Time for fall:_____s
**Mass + (10 x time) = _______
** lowest number is winner. If your egg breaks you will be disqualified.
Rules:
1. All containers must fit into a cube with inside dimensions of 30.0 cm x 30.0 cm x 30.0 cm.
2. The container may not change shape or size during the fall.
3. One raw white grade A large egg will be given to each contestant the day of the competition. contestants may not use their own eggs.
4. All containers shall be loaded by the contestants and dropped by the instructor. Containers must be labeled with your name and a mark indicating the top.
5. The dropped container shall be opened by the contestant in the presence of the instructor.
Restrictions:
1. No liquids or anything that will splatter
2. No high viscosity objects (ex:peanut butter, jelly etc.)
3. No sharp objects or hazardous materials
4. No mechanical power (ex: wind-up propeller)
5. Device or container must be homemade (ex: no airplane kits, nurf balls, etc)
6. weight of device or container (without egg) cannot exceed 200 grams
Any help with design ideas would be very much appreciated.
I was thinking something with bubble wrap or Styrofoam, but I'm not sure how to keep the egg in place or even how to put the bubble wrap. I'm not really good at physics, and i don't really have anyone to ask for ideas. Please help.
Brittney :)
Hi, I'm new on the forum. I have a physics project and i figured that someone could help me on my design. we are doing an egg drop competition i will start off by showing you the rules and regulations..
Purpose:
The purpose of this contest is to design and build a container that will prevent a fresh raw egg from breaking or cracking when it is dropped from a height of 8 m (26 ft). The winner will be determined based on the following criteria:
1. Egg does not break
2. Fastest fall time
3. Lightest container
A. Weight of container:__________g
B. Time for fall:_____s
**Mass + (10 x time) = _______
** lowest number is winner. If your egg breaks you will be disqualified.
Rules:
1. All containers must fit into a cube with inside dimensions of 30.0 cm x 30.0 cm x 30.0 cm.
2. The container may not change shape or size during the fall.
3. One raw white grade A large egg will be given to each contestant the day of the competition. contestants may not use their own eggs.
4. All containers shall be loaded by the contestants and dropped by the instructor. Containers must be labeled with your name and a mark indicating the top.
5. The dropped container shall be opened by the contestant in the presence of the instructor.
Restrictions:
1. No liquids or anything that will splatter
2. No high viscosity objects (ex:peanut butter, jelly etc.)
3. No sharp objects or hazardous materials
4. No mechanical power (ex: wind-up propeller)
5. Device or container must be homemade (ex: no airplane kits, nurf balls, etc)
6. weight of device or container (without egg) cannot exceed 200 grams
Any help with design ideas would be very much appreciated.
I was thinking something with bubble wrap or Styrofoam, but I'm not sure how to keep the egg in place or even how to put the bubble wrap. I'm not really good at physics, and i don't really have anyone to ask for ideas. Please help.
Brittney :)