PURPOSE: To demonstrate the linear momemtum and collisions dramatically.
DESCRIPTION: Have two students hold the blanket as shown. toss an egg into the blanket. Question them on will it break or not and why.
SUGGESTIONS: Be CAREFUL! some professors have been known to miss the blanket!
EQUIPMENT: Eggs, blanket, and two students
SETUP TIME: 15 minutes.
KEYWORDS: linear momemtum and collisions