How Can You Safely Drop an Egg from a Balcony Without Gravity Slowing Devices?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the challenge of dropping an egg from a balcony without using any gravity-slowing devices or materials. Participants are seeking clarification and assistance with the task, which appears to be related to a class assignment or project.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Homework-related, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests help with the task of dropping an egg without gravity-slowing devices.
  • Another participant suggests that the original question is vague and asks for clarification.
  • A different participant humorously questions the phrase "any material," implying confusion over its meaning.
  • There is a suggestion that the task may be related to classwork, with a call to move the discussion to a more appropriate area.
  • A participant references a video that demonstrates how to drop an egg from a height, providing a link for further exploration.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the original question lacks clarity and may be related to a class assignment. However, there is no consensus on how to approach the task or what constitutes "gravity slowing devices."

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects uncertainty regarding the interpretation of the task and the terminology used, particularly the phrase "any material." There are also unresolved questions about the specific requirements of the assignment.

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i have to drop an egg from a balcony using any material but gravity slowing things. could some one help?
 
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You might want to rewrite that sentence. ;)
 
what is 'any material' never heard of it? :P
like jeroen told ya
 
twrestling05 said:
i have to drop an egg from a balcony using any material but gravity slowing things. could some one help?

this smells like classwork. *move please*

gravity is a material that slows things? reread that sentence and think for a sec.

I saw a video not too long ago on how to drop an egg from a height. http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/02/egg_drop_make_v.html"
 
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twrestling05 said:
i have to drop an egg from a balcony using any material but gravity slowing things. could some one help?

Can you explain the question. It's totally vague.
 

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