What is the best egg drop materials?

Materials

  • Raw egg, or other payload that needs protecting.
  • Container, like a cardboard tube, cup, box, etc.
  • External protection materials, like balloons, rubber bands, craft sticks, straws, etc.
  • Internal padding, like fabric, packing materials, paper, etc.
  • Pen or pencil.
  • Paper.
  • Tape.
  • Scissors.

What is the best egg drop strategy?

There are three basic ways to increase the likelihood of safely dropping an egg:

  • Slow down the descent speed.
  • Cushion the egg so that something other than the egg itself absorbs the impact of landing.
  • Orient the egg so that it lands on the strongest part of the shell.

How do you make an eggdrop?

Stretch panty hose or a sock over the top of a shoe box for an egg drop project. Place the egg inside the hose or sock, then twist the egg tight, taping the hosiery on each end of the egg. Tape or glue a rock to the bottom of the box, stretch the hosiery over the opening, then tape the top on the box.

Why doesn’t an egg break when dropped on a pillow?

The egg dropped on the floor stops very quickly, which means the force on the egg is large, so it breaks. The egg dropped on the pillow slows down and stops more slowly since the pillow is squishy, therefore the force on the egg is smaller and the egg does not break.

Why did the egg fall into the glass?

It’s all about Inertia! Inertia says an object, the egg in this case, will stay at rest, unless an outside force acts upon it, your hand in this case. When you move the pie pan with your hand, gravity takes over and pulls the egg straight down into the glass of water.

Can a parachute be too big?

The risk is with too big a parachute, it may get carried off by the wind, so you want the smallest chute that’s still effective at preventing damage to the rocket.

Do parachutes have holes in the top?

This trapped air wants to escape. It can often only escape at the edges, which makes those edges (canopy edges or the sides of your jacket) flap. Some parachutes have a hole in the center to release air in a controlled way. It makes the chute more stable, with only a minimal change in drag.

What is the best way to drop an egg without breaking it?

To drop an egg without breaking it, wrap the egg in wet paper towels and place it in a plastic bag of puff rice cereal. Fill 4 small bags with puffed cereal too, then put all the bags into 1 large container. You can also wrap the egg in packing material, like bubble wrap, packing peanuts, or inflated plastic packets.