Demonstrations
Mechanics
   

M05: Egg and Sheet

 

Purpose: To illustrate Newton's second law, the work-energy principle, the impulse-momentum principle

Description:

 

Have a student assist you in holding the sheet in a "J" fashion as shown. Invite another to throw the raw egg as hard as possible at the sheet. The valley in the sheet must be held so that it catches the egg before it falls to the floor. Break the egg into a cup to show that it is not hard-boiled. A small water balloon is nice alternative to a raw egg just incase you miss the sheet.

Equipment List: Storage Location: Robeson206  

 

Sheet    
  Egg (brought by Teacher)    
       
         

References:

Manual: None     PIRA #: 1N10.20  
 
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