Mechanics > Linear Momentum > Impulse DCS# 1N10.25

EGG DROP



APPARATUS
ring support
202-01-D2
foam rubber pieces 202-01-A
egg IGA
ball 202-14-E4


DESCRIPTION
Drop an egg down the stairwell onto some foam rubber to show that it doesn't break, demonstrating that increasing the duration of the impulse decreases the force.

Have a student catch the egg on the first bounce.  Drop the ball a couple of times first, for practice.

 
NOTES

Stack two pieces of foam rubber at the bottom of the stairwell.   Clamp the ring to the second floor railing, directly over the foam rubber.

 
REFERENCE

TPT 10, 5 (1972).