2007-2008 Physics Challenge Part V: 

Egg Drop

(25 pts)

Challenge:
To build a device that can protect an egg from breaking when dropped from the top of the bleachers.

Materials:

• 1 Piece 8.5" x 11" card stock

• 1 Piece 8.5" x 11" plain paper

• 1 Pipette Tip

• 1 mini-Pipette

• 1m String

• 1 Straw

• 1 Sani-Sip Straw with wrapper

• 1 Tooth Pick

• 1 Kim-Wipe

• 1 Plastic Weighing Dish

• A minimal amount of white glue (No "Gorilla Glue")

Limitations:

• Device may only be made from the materials listed above.

• Device must have an attachment point to allow for the device to be hoisted to the top of the bleachers on a string attached to a bent paper clip.

• Egg must be removable.

Testing:

• Preliminary design must be presented in a rough draft  three-view drawing before materials are dispensed.

• Egg will be placed inside your device.

• Device will be hoisted to the top of the bleachers.

• Device will be dropped from the top of the bleachers.

• Egg must be removed completely intact.  Shell may not be cracked or broken.

Data:

• Physical characteristics of your device must be collected (height, length, depth, mass, weight, etc)

• Physical dimensions of your device must be detailed in a three-view drawing.

Scoring:

• 20 pts: Basic expectations met

• 0 to 5+ pts: Additional points will be rewarded based on the following:

  • Originality

  • Functionality

  • Reusability

  • Descent Rate

  • Aesthetics