Second Class science · E.3 · Engineering
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Use soft, flexible materials around fragile items to stop them from breaking during drops.
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In science class, Ines asks: Which design best keeps an egg from breaking when dropped?
- Hard plastic shell
- Egg in a paper cup
- Soft cushioning (right)
Mei wonders: Which design best protects an egg from breaking?
- A thin cloth
- Layers of foam (right)
- No padding at all
In science class, Maya asks: Which design best keeps an egg from breaking when dropped?
- Soft cushioning (right)
- Hard plastic shell
- Stiff cardboard box
Tip: Use soft, flexible materials around fragile items to stop them from breaking during drops.
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