We're supposed to make something that can catch an egg from about 20 feet in the air and the egg can't break. It's also supposed to be as light and small as possible. Any suggestions?
2007-01-16 08:15:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
it also has to be less than 30 by 30 by 30 and our teacher said even that's way too big.
2007-01-16 08:35:30 · update #1
A shoebox with pantyhose stretched around the box. Make sure the hose are loose enough so the egg doesn't bounce out. Think along the lines of a trampoline.
2007-01-16 08:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by patience3987 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something that catches or something that falls with the egg? We had to make a container to hold an egg and prevent it from cracking, and we used a Pringles container with stuff and a parachute.
2007-01-16 16:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by Lowa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A baseball glove, the pocket will wrap around the egg restricting vibrational movement during impact.
2007-01-16 16:23:44 · answer #3 · answered by Pro1982 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human Flesh
2007-01-16 16:19:11 · answer #4 · answered by Trublood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u have to catch it, then it's not the question of building it with the right materials, but if u can throw it accurately lol. u'll probably just miss and hit the ground.
2007-01-16 16:18:39 · answer #5 · answered by xckid62 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paper cone filled with cotton wool.
2007-01-16 16:17:37 · answer #6 · answered by spiegy2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used modified twinkies when I was in HighSchool.....it worked pretty well. :)
Good luck!
2007-01-16 16:18:30 · answer #7 · answered by razor_sharp_redhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋