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APPLICATION OF SCIENTIFIC METHOD IN PHYSICSGENERAL RULES1. In the construction of devices, what is not expressly prohibited in the written rules are allowed. 2. For each event/game/contest, the First Place winner will be given 20 points; the 2nd Place winner, 15 points; and the 3rd Place winner, 10 points. 3. In case of a tie, each of the concerned teams will get the same points assigned to the particular winning position (1st, 2nd, or 3rd). If two teams tie for the 1st Place, each will get 20 points; but the next in rank will be declared as only a 3rd Place winner and will be given only 10 points. If, on account of a tie, there are already three or more winners in the 1st Place and 2nd Place, none will be declared a 3rd Place winner. If a tie occurs in the 3rd Place, each concerned team will be awarded 10 points.5. There should be at most only one team per group per event.6. The over-all winners shall be determined by adding the points earned by the members of each group.EGG DROPOBJECT: To provide a container that will protect a raw egg when dropped from an altitude to a hard surface like a concrete flooring.TEAM: Maximum of two (2) members. At least one (1) team member must be assigned to drop the container.APPARATUS: 1. The members of the team must construct the container prior to the contest. 2. Each container must meet the following specifications: a. Maximum mass - 30 g. b. Body size - the container must fit inside a rectangular box 10 cm x 10 cm x 20 cm. c. Parachute - 20 cm x 20 cm x 40 cm. 3. A variety of materials may be used: paper, cardboard, foam materials (like styrofoam), rubber bands, feathers, string, glue, etc. 4. Fins and other aerodynamics paraphernalia may be added. They should not exceed the 10 cm x 10 cm x 20 cm limit before the container