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Perform this classic inertia demonstration to illustrate the transfer of potential energy to kinetic energy. Eggs are placed in cardboard tubes on a thick piece of cardboard, suspended above cups of water. When the cardboard piece is knocked out of the way, the eggs fall down into the cups of water.
- Under 5 minutes
- Under 5 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 18
- Activity, Demonstration
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Four eggs
- Four paper-towel or toilet-paper tubes
- Four plastic cups
- Thick piece of cardboard
- Broom
- Water
- Sheets or towels (optional)
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Energy
- Potential and Kinetic Energy
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Newton's Laws
-
Energy
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
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Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
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- All rights reserved, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, 2012