An Egg Drop Experiment with Oobleck is a science experiment in which a raw egg is dropped from a certain height onto a surface covered with Oobleck, a non-Newtonian fluid made of cornstarch and water. The goal of the experiment is to design a contraption that will protect the egg from breaking upon impact.
Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid, which means it has properties of both a liquid and a solid. When force is applied to it, it becomes more solid and can absorb the impact of the falling egg, preventing it from breaking. This is known as a "shear thickening" property.
The materials needed for this experiment include a raw egg, Oobleck (made of cornstarch and water), a container to hold the Oobleck, and a variety of materials to use for the egg protection contraption (e.g. cardboard, bubble wrap, straws, etc.). You may also need tape, scissors, and other tools to help build your contraption.
To conduct this experiment, you will first need to create your Oobleck mixture by mixing cornstarch and water in a container until it reaches a consistency that is neither too runny nor too solid. Then, you can start building your egg protection contraption using the materials you have gathered. Once your contraption is ready, you can drop the egg from a designated height onto the Oobleck surface and observe the results.
This experiment can teach you about the properties of non-Newtonian fluids, such as Oobleck, and how they can be used to protect objects from impacts. It also allows you to practice the scientific method by making a hypothesis, designing an experiment, and analyzing the results. Additionally, this experiment can help develop your problem-solving and critical thinking skills as you try to come up with the best contraption to protect the egg.