Egg drop Contest- Help Please!!

[greencactus3]

well i found the long skinny balloons you use to make party animals work as sweet cushioning. i did it with air. try with helium.

[bighpfreak]

Thanks for your help, both of you.

I check out those links, but most of the other projects are just for 1 egg, and have different material restrictions and whatnot than me. Like for example, I can't exactly use the cone idea, as it will just crumble after the first drop.

Thanks for the idea about the balloons. I will be sure to try that.

[sanddrag]

Well, I thought there were enough discussions on this already, but apparantly your project is different enough to warrant another one.

I'm kind of thinking if you could somehow suspend them in the middle of something like a small beach ball. But I don't know how to open a beachball and still close it where it still holds air.

Does the parachute have to fit within the size restrictions even when it is deployed or only when it is stowed?

[greencactus3]

Originally Posted by sanddrag

I'm kind of thinking if you could somehow suspend them in the middle of something like a small beach ball. But I don't know how to open a beachball and still close it where it still holds air.

are you kidding? have you never heard of the miracle which is called duct tape?

[bighpfreak]

Originally posted by sanddrag:
Does the parachute have to fit within the size restrictions even when it is deployed or only when it is stowed?

It must fit within the restrictions when it is fully extended.

I've attempted to build one already - consisting of popsicle sticks, elastic bands, and these cup holder things. Only problem is, was that it was way too heavy for the parachute to have any sort of affect on the contraption.

Thanks for all of your help already

[KenWittlief]

Ive heard that the best padding material for this is lawn clippings - grass from your back yard.

maybe thats why some many species of birds make their nests out of grass?

[Beth Sweet]

I know that in my class people used a tin can full of jello, but that was for one egg, maybe something along the same lines filled with jello?

[bighpfreak]

I was thinking something along those lines too, but the only problem there is weight.

[Ian Curtis]

Originally Posted by KenWittlief

Ive heard that the best padding material for this is lawn clippings - grass from your back yard.

EDIT: Uh, how much does 350 grams weight in ounzes and pounds for those of us who are metrically challenged?

Thank you Ken! I'm not sure what it means by manufactured box but if you can use a cardboard box for example, or any container, (probably the bigger the better) fill it to the brim with grass clippings (assuming they are still available where you live). Then put the two eggs as close to the center as you can, without them being two close to one another. Have Fun!

[greencactus3]

-edit- whoops. 16oz in a lb not 12.
obviously im a metric person

[sanddrag]

Originally Posted by greencactus3

350grams*12oz/454grams=9.25ounces.
i htink i did my factor labeling right.....

Nope, there are 16 ounces in a pound, not 12.

(350gr/454grperlb)(16ozperlb) = 12.33 oz

[KenWittlief]

Originally Posted by sanddrag

Nope, there are 16 ounces in a pound, not 12.

(350gr/454grperlb)(16ozperlb) = 12.33 oz

unless you are measuring precious metals, then its 12 oz to a pound (which is why a pound of feathers weighs more than a pound of gold)

isnt the SI system wonderfull?

[bighpfreak]

What my teacher means by "manufactured boxes" is that you can't use an already made box. You can make a box, out of whatever you'd like, but it can not be a box that you buy in stores or whatever.

Thanks again.

What does everyone think about a pyramid shaped thing?

[KenWittlief]

Originally Posted by bighpfreak

What does everyone think about a pyramid shaped thing?

it wont keep the eggs from breaking, but it will keep them fresh when they do :^)

http://www.hotdotmusic.com/lyricsbyt...+The/Pyramania

[bighpfreak]

haha So you don't think that building some sort of a pyramid and attaching the eggs to the middle of it won't help?