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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations
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Egg Caught in a Sheet
PIRA 1N10.20
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Image:
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Description:
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The force behind the thrown egg is absorbed by the gently
sagging sheet. Instead of a sudden change in momentum, the egg experiences
a slower change and therefore doesn't break.
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Recipe and
Location:
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Fresh Egg
Sheet
Two People
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Video:
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MPG Video:
None
Real Video:
None
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Notes:
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None at this time.
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