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Borough of Manhattan Community College
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PHY 110 | General Physics
Academic year:

2020
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Title: Design a Device to Protect an Egg on Impact Ideas for Prototype Design ** All designs were drawn digitally Option A: Advantages: The paper parachute will slow down the fall of the egg The paper at the bottom will hold the egg The straws will connect the parachute to the bottom and provide a more stable structure versus string. Disadvantages: If it falls too quickly the egg will not have a cushion. The straws connected to the paper might rip Option B: Advantages: The straws will hold the egg in the air The paper box structure will take most of the impact versus the egg Disadvantages: A paper box might not hold very well Option C: Advantages: - The straw will take most of the impact versus the egg - The egg will be in the middle of the straw pyramid Disadvantages: - There might not be enough straw material to make a solid structure Which of the three designs will you move forward with? Explain your reasoning for selecting this design. I am moving forward with design A because it seems like it has the most advantages, and potential to improve. Building the Prototype What modifications, if any, did you make to the basic design during the construction process? N/A not in person - did not build Predictions Will your device prevent the egg from cracking upon impact with the ground? How will your device do this? I feel like the egg might fall too quickly to the ground Will your device increase the time it takes for the egg to impact the ground? How will your device do this? Yes it will increase with the parachute. Observations Record your observations and the results of the experimental tests of your device below. N/A not in person - did not test Evaluating Your Prototype What worked well? N/A not in person - did not test Which features can be improved upon? N/A not in person - did not test Suggestions How could the design of this device be improved? I will improve it by adding a paper/ string cushion at the bottom of the prototype to make the impact smaller. Why would this change be an improvement? What impulse or momentum principle is this improvement based on? This will improve it because the paper cushion will allow the egg to take less of the fall impact. Sketch of Final Design Draw a well-labeled sketch of the final design.