1N10.80: EGGS IN A BLANKET

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