Egg Drop Challenge

What is the goal of an egg drop competition?

• To build the tallest building

• To protect a raw egg from breaking

• To break the speed of sound

• To land stuff on other planets

What is the maximum speed at which an object falls called?

• Terminal velocity

• Supersonic speed

• Mach One

• Gravity speed

What was the first step in the DIY space program?

• Calculating the terminal velocity of an egg

• Building a contraption for the egg

• Launching a weather balloon

• Testing the mattress

What caused the rocket to go into an uncontrolled death spiral?

• Interference with the GPS signal

• Faulty movable fins

• Lack of helium in the balloon

• Rogue negative sign in the code

How do big balloons like hot air balloons steer themselves?

• By using GPS signals

• By adjusting the fins

• By following wind predictions

• By releasing helium

What was the fatal flaw in the original plan?

• Lack of precision guidance

• Lack of a metallic streamer

• Lack of a two-stage system

• Lack of a target drop zone

What did the new system borrow from the Curiosity landing?

• A metallic streamer

• A set of cushioning airbags

• A two-stage system

• A precision guidance system

What was repurposed from the Curiosity rover for the new mission?

• A rectangular piece of nylon

• A metallic streamer

• A weather balloon

• A parachute

What did the author feel after all the preparations?

• Excited and confident

• Nervous and uncertain

• Disappointed and frustrated

• Relieved and satisfied

Who is the target audience for this quiz?

• Astronauts

• Engineers

• Scientists

• Grade 8 students