Egg Drop

Question 1

In the context of the egg drop experiment, what is the purpose of shock-absorbing materials in the container?

Accepted Answer

To minimize the impact force on the egg

Question 2

Does the structure/device speed up, slow down, or stay the same speed as gravity pulls it?

Accepted Answer

speeds up

Question 3

Why might increasing the mass of the egg be a disadvantage in the egg drop challenge?

Accepted Answer

It increases the impact force upon landing

Question 4

What caused the egg to drop during the egg drop challenge?

Accepted Answer

gravity

Question 5

Isaac Newton is known for writing the 3 Laws of _____.

Accepted Answer

Motion

Question 6

How does a parachute contribute to the success of an Egg Drop Challenge design?

Accepted Answer

It increases air resistance, slowing down the descent

Question 7

Why do we call Issac Newton "Sir Issac Newton"

Accepted Answer

Because he was knighted

Question 8

What is another word used for air resistance in the context of aerodynamics?

Accepted Answer

Drag

Question 9

Which of the following materials is not commonly used for shock absorption in the egg drop challenge?

Accepted Answer

aluminium foil

Question 10

Which principle of physics is crucial in the Egg Drop Challenge to protect the egg from breaking?

Accepted Answer

Newton's laws of motion

Question 11

Which force plays a crucial role in determining the impact the egg experiences upon landing?

Accepted Answer

Air resistance

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