It's the age-old complaint about the weather: "It's hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk." Generally, this isn't the case, no matter how hot it is on a particular day, because an egg needs a temperature of at least 144 degrees to start cooking. However, with the right conditions and a little know-how, you can fry an egg on a hot surface for a science project or just to win a bet with your friends.
- Egg
- Strip of tinfoil
- Mirror or magnifying glass
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Instructions
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Place a strip of aluminum foil on a flat portion of sidewalk or driveway in direct sunlight on a very hot day, preferably 95 degrees or hotter.
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Bend up the edges so that the egg will stay on the aluminum foil.
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Pour the egg on the aluminum foil.
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Use a mirror or magnifying glass to focus the sun's rays on the egg for a few minutes, and the egg should start to solidify.