Code Number: 1J30.75

Demo Title: Stand on Eggs

Area of Study: Mechanics

References:

Lila M. Adair and Garry C. Loveless, "Walking on Eggs", TPT, Vol. 35, Jan. 1997, p. 28.
50 Fun Experiments for the Mad Scientist in You, "Walking on Eggs", National Geographic Kids, p. 98.
Vicki Cobb and Kathy Darling, "Tough Shape", Bet You Can!, p. 91.
Harvard Natural Sciences Lecture Demonstrations "Strength of Materials- Egg Shell Strength".
"Stupid egg tricks", Bizarre Stuff, freeweb.pdq.net, Jan. 2002.
Borislaw Bilash II, “Magic Mallet II“, A Demo A Day – A Year of Physical Science Demonstrations, p. 229.

University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Question #299

University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Answer #299

1J30.75 - University of Maryland QOTW #299

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