Preventing Egg Smashing: Strategies for a Safe Landing

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To prevent an egg from smashing upon a 4-meter drop, focus on understanding the forces at play rather than complex calculations. The key factor is the impact force when the egg hits the ground, which can be mitigated through cushioning materials or designs that slow the egg's descent. Trial and error is a practical approach, especially if multiple eggs are available for testing. Consider methods used in sports or engineering to protect against falls, as these principles can be applied to your egg drop challenge. Experimenting with different materials and designs will help achieve a successful landing without breaking the egg.
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Hello, I'm in 8th grade (In sweden, I think its 7th grade in US)
And I'm supposed to stop an Egg from smashing the ground, and we are dropping it about 4 meters above the ground.

Do I need to calculate anything in order to figure out how to stop it from breaking/smashing.
And If I do how do I calculate it?

I'm not very good at Physics so I'm having a little hard time explaining.
 
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Hej zone32,
:welcome:

You don't need to calculate anything, especially if you have access to a large supply of eggs: nothing beats trial and error :wink:

What you should think about is what is causing the egg to break (it is certainly not the fall itself, is it?). Think also about all the ways you know that someone falling has of not getting hurt.
 
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DrClaude said:
Hej zone32,
:welcome:

You don't need to calculate anything, especially if you have access to a large supply of eggs: nothing beats trial and error :wink:

What you should think about is what is causing the egg to break (it is certainly not the fall itself, is it?). Think also about all the ways you know that someone falling has of not getting hurt.
Alright thanks!
 

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