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feel it
squeeze it
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Introduction
We are doing the Mission to Mars challenge. The challenge involves building a strong and light
protective capsule for an egg. The capsule will be subject to three extreme conditions. In the first test,
capsule will be put in a barbeque for 4 minutes at 200 C. The second test will involve submerging the
capsule in liquid nitrogen for 1 minute. The capsule will also be dropped from a building. These extreme
conditions will mimic the conditions found on Mars. The weight of the capsule is also important, since it
costs a lot to send things into space. We are using sponge, the sponge is very thick (20 cm) and soft, so it
will absorb the impact and protect the egg. We will cut a hole in the sponge to support the egg. We then
use a Styrofoam box to hold the sponge in place. Hopefully, the Styrofoam will not break upon impact. It is
also very bouncy so it will absorb some impact too, giving the egg double protection. We will also have a
layer of fiber glass insulation around the Styrofoam box to protect the egg from the heat. Fiber glass
insulation is used in most houses to insulate. In the summer, it keeps the heat out, in the winter, it keeps
the warms in. We hope that the insulation properties of the egg will protect the egg from the extreme
conditions. Fiber glass insulation is also very soft, so it will absorb the impact. Finally, we have aluminum
foil that covers the insulation leaving just a flap to put the egg in. The aluminum’s shiny surface can
deflect heat keeping the inside much cooler. The aluminum will also hold everything in place, reducing the
need for straps for the insulation. Instead, the aluminum foil will be held in place by just a few pieces of
aluminum tape. Aluminum tape is commonly used to seal heating and cooling ducts. This means that
aluminum tape will withstand extreme temperatures, perfect for our capsule. The aluminum tape will has
a shiny backing so it will reflect heat. Another challenge we have to overcome is that we have to insert
egg in capsule in less than 60 seconds. This is a big challenge as the insulation and foil is delicate. We will
need to cut a hole on one side of the capsule, keeping the cut out insulation and foil. After inserting the
egg, we will put back the insulation and foil, and then use aluminum tape to hold it in place. This is only a
design, we haven't tested it yet. But in theory, the egg will not cook or freeze, and after it drops on the
ground, the egg will survive, too.
feel it
squeeze it
but this site is about how to save it
Introduction
We are doing the Mission to Mars challenge. The challenge involves building a strong and light
protective capsule for an egg. The capsule will be subject to three extreme conditions. In the first test,
capsule will be put in a barbeque for 4 minutes at 200 C. The second test will involve submerging the
capsule in liquid nitrogen for 1 minute. The capsule will also be dropped from a building. These extreme
conditions will mimic the conditions found on Mars. The weight of the capsule is also important, since it
costs a lot to send things into space. We are using sponge, the sponge is very thick (20 cm) and soft, so it
will absorb the impact and protect the egg. We will cut a hole in the sponge to support the egg. We then
use a Styrofoam box to hold the sponge in place. Hopefully, the Styrofoam will not break upon impact. It is
also very bouncy so it will absorb some impact too, giving the egg double protection. We will also have a
layer of fiber glass insulation around the Styrofoam box to protect the egg from the heat. Fiber glass
insulation is used in most houses to insulate. In the summer, it keeps the heat out, in the winter, it keeps
the warms in. We hope that the insulation properties of the egg will protect the egg from the extreme
conditions. Fiber glass insulation is also very soft, so it will absorb the impact. Finally, we have aluminum
foil that covers the insulation leaving just a flap to put the egg in. The aluminum’s shiny surface can
deflect heat keeping the inside much cooler. The aluminum will also hold everything in place, reducing the
need for straps for the insulation. Instead, the aluminum foil will be held in place by just a few pieces of
aluminum tape. Aluminum tape is commonly used to seal heating and cooling ducts. This means that
aluminum tape will withstand extreme temperatures, perfect for our capsule. The aluminum tape will has
a shiny backing so it will reflect heat. Another challenge we have to overcome is that we have to insert
egg in capsule in less than 60 seconds. This is a big challenge as the insulation and foil is delicate. We will
need to cut a hole on one side of the capsule, keeping the cut out insulation and foil. After inserting the
egg, we will put back the insulation and foil, and then use aluminum tape to hold it in place. This is only a
design, we haven't tested it yet. But in theory, the egg will not cook or freeze, and after it drops on the
ground, the egg will survive, too.