Bombs Away!

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Author:

Dan Choi, Randall Evans

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Duke University Pratt School of Engineering K-PhD Program

Collection:

TeachEngineering

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

Students will design and build a device to protect and accurately deliver a dropped egg. The device and its contents represent a care package that must be safely delivered to people in a disaster area with no road access. In a similar fashion to a team of design engineers, students will design their devices using a number of design constraints including limited supplies. The activity emphasizes the change from potential energy to kinetic energy of the device and its contents and the energy transfer that occurs on impact. Students will enjoy this activity and attain deeper understanding of mechanical energy.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

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Copyright Holder:

Duke University