A moderate force will break an egg.However,an egg dropped on the road usually breaks,while one dropped on the grass usually doesn't break.This is because for the egg dropped on the grass:
A)the change in momentum is greater.
B)the change in momentum is less.
C)the time interval for stopping is greater.
D)the time interval for stopping is less.

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When the egg is dropped on the grass, the grass acts as a cushion and extends the time interval for stopping, thereby reducing the force applied to the egg and preventing it from breaking. This means that the change in momentum is less, and the time interval for stopping is greater.

A Moderate Force Will Break an Egg