How do newton's 3 laws of motion apply to the egg drop physics project?

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anonymous · Answer

A object in motion stays in motion.... !st law

anonymous · Answer

The first thing that comes to mind is that a body in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force. 

Points to consider: 

1. From the point of view of the egg in free fall, when it hits the ground it is being acted upon by an external force. 

2. The eggshell can absorb a particular amount of force without breaking. 

3. Force = Mass x Acceleration (remember that deceleration is negative acceleration).