Egg Drop Concepts

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What does momentum depend on?

Back

Momentum depends on mass and velocity.

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What is reverse engineering?

Back

Reverse engineering is taking apart a box to figure out how to put it back together.

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Why do eggs break when they land on concrete?

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The egg's kinetic energy cannot pass through concrete, so it passes through the egg, causing it to break.

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How does a parachute help slow down a device?

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Parachutes catch the air, creating resistance and slowing down how fast something falls.

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What does it mean for an object to be in free fall?

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It means gravity is the only force acting on the object.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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How can you reduce the impact force on an egg during a drop?

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You can reduce the impact force by increasing the time over which the egg comes to a stop.

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What role does air resistance play in falling objects?

Back

Air resistance opposes the motion of falling objects, slowing them down.

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What is the purpose of a shock absorber in an egg drop device?

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A shock absorber helps to reduce the force of impact on the egg.