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In this physics activity (page 14 of the PDF), learners gain a better understanding of how friction and mass affect objects by comparing the rotational inertia of raw and hard-boiled eggs. Although this was created as a post-visit activity for a workshop about the physics of roller coasters, it also makes an excellent stand-alone activity.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 11 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Hard-Boiled Egg (Labeled “H.B.”)
- Raw Egg (Labeled “R.E.”)
- Newspaper (For Easy Clean-Up)
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Newton's Laws
- Rotation Motion
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States of Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
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Motion and Forces
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection
- Student Workshops
Rights:
- All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009