Aim:
Create more wind resistance to slow the speed of an object.
Research:
The size of the parachute makes a huge difference to the speed.
Method:
- Plan your parachute.
- Draw an example of it on a paper.
- Begin by grabbing parts for your parachute.
- Start by putting it together.
- Add extra protection around the base of the egg so it has a survival chance.
- Put an egg inside the base
- Let it rip and see if it survives.
Results:
Our egg did actually break. We should’ve added more protection to the base, but overall it was a fun experience.
Our time was 1.27 seconds which was the second highest.
Discussion:
Some eggs fell down slower and faster, It all mattered about the mass, forces, weights, and air resistance.
Balanced forces are basically forces equal to their magnitude and opposite in their direction.
Unbalanced forces are forces that are applied in one direction which is greater than the force applied to it in the opposite direction.
Conclusion:
Honestly, I felt like adding a bigger paper bag would’ve made it slower as it would contract more air.