Eggs are less likely to crack when dropped on their side, according to science

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Eggs are less likely to crack when dropped on their side, according to science

by Nature Publishing GroupEggs are less likely to crack when dropped on their side than when dropped vertically, finds research published in Communications Physics. Controlled trials simulating the \"egg drop challenge,\" a common classroom science experiment, found that the shell of an egg can better withstand an impact when dropped side-on.The goal of the \"egg drop challenge\" is for students to prevent an egg from cracking when dropped from a set height. A common belief is that an egg is stronger and less likely to crack when dropped vertically, with this assumption often seen in teaching guidance from schools and ..