Air Resistance

Professor Pete and firefighter Jason conduct an experiment to test different parachutes for eggs. They drop eggs from a fireman's ladder using various materials as parachutes, including a handkerchief, a plastic bag, and a bin liner. The first two attempts result in broken eggs, but the final attempt with a bin liner parachute is successful, as the egg lands safely without breaking.

What was the main objective of Professor Pete and firefighter Jason's experiment?

• To cook eggs using a ladder

• To train Jason in egg handling

• To test different parachute designs for eggs

• To climb the tallest building

What material did Professor Pete first use to create a parachute?

• A handkerchief

• A plastic bag

• A piece of cloth

• A paper sheet

Why did the initial parachute designs fail to protect the egg?

• The parachutes were too small

• The eggs were too heavy

• The wind was too strong

• The ladder was too high

What material was used in the final successful parachute design?

• A large cloth

• A black bin liner

• A cardboard box

• A plastic bag

What was the outcome of the final parachute test?

• The egg got stuck in the parachute

• The egg floated safely to the ground

• The egg broke into pieces

• The egg bounced off the ground