Instructional Video

Egg Experiment to Demonstrate Inertia

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Can you make a stopped egg spin again without touching it? A Veritasium video attempts to do this using inertia. It discusses the differences between attempts with hard-boiled and raw eggs. It explains the science of inertia and opens up a discussion about momentum.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Try the same actions on an almost full water bottle and observe what happens inside
  • Relate the experiment to how the fluid inside your ear works
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of the difference between raw and hard-boiled eggs
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Provides subtitles in Arabic
  • Offers easy-to-replicate experiment
Cons
  • None