On Friday, January 6, we will be doing an Egg Drop Contest. The only exception will be if there is some serious rainy/windy weather going on. You may work in groups of 1-3. We will drop the contraptions from the back of the Lincoln stadium, which is a fairly big fall.
There will be 2 categories that you can compete in:
Open: anything goes, but don't use food, explosives, or anything that will make a mess. You will be responsible for any mess made.
Limited Materials: you may use up to 20 straws, 1 meter of clear or masking tape, and string (amount not specified). This may not sound like much, but you can do some very good designs with a handful of straws. See what you can come up with!
As a class, we will vote on the winner in each category.
The Write-Up: (only 1 needed per group):
1) A well-labeled diagram including measurements (do this before you drop it as it may be destroyed!)
2) Description of 3 physics principles involved (at least 2 sentences explanation for each)
3) What you would do differently next time
*Note, you will not be graded on whether or not your egg survives. I want you to have fun, challenge the laws of physics, and make the most efficient/interesting design you can come up with.
Preferably turn in by the end of class Friday, but if time is limited, I will accept on Tuesday of next week.
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