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That was the solution employed in the ActionLabs video linked in another comment, but you'll note that their first attempt failed with that approach.

It's difficult to prevent any container that heavy from breaking open when hitting concrete at terminal velocity. I'd bet that the styrofoam block could be dropped from any height and survive landing on any surface, no matter how unyielding.



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