Understanding Impulse Through Egg Drop Experiment

Students Experiment with Egg Drop

Students perform an experiment in which they drop two eggs with equal mass from a balcony. In the first trial, the egg hits the ground and breaks. In the second trial, the egg hits a foam cushion and does not break or bounce.

Conclusions about Impulse

Answer: The impulse was the same in both experiments because the egg came to a stop. The following information should be considered:

• The student could make the conclusion regarding impulse is that it should be the similar for both the experiments since the egg come for a stop.
• It can also be determined by the mass and velocity of the eggs.

What conclusions about impulse can the students make?

The impulse was the same in both experiments because the egg came to a stop.