Egg Drop

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Perform this classic inertia demonstration to illustrate the transfer of potential energy to kinetic energy. Eggs are placed in cardboard tubes on a thick piece of cardboard, suspended above cups of water. When the cardboard piece is knocked out of the way, the eggs fall down into the cups of water.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
Under 5 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 18
Resource Types:
Activity, Demonstration
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Four eggs
  • Four paper-towel or toilet-paper tubes
  • Four plastic cups
  • Thick piece of cardboard
  • Broom
  • Water
  • Sheets or towels (optional)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • Energy
      • Potential and Kinetic Energy
    • Motion and Forces
      • Gravity
      • Newton's Laws

Informal Categories

  • Food and Cooking

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Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

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