Shock ⚫ Purposes: 1.probable drop height a given package should be designed to withstand. 2. being the basis of preshipment test procedures and 3. provide information for the development of protective packaging systems. ⚫ Fundamental lessons are as follows: The probability that a package will be dropped from a height greater than 1 meter (40 inches) is minimal.Shock ⚫ Purposes: 1.probable drop height a given package should be designed to withstand. 2. being the basis of preshipment test procedures and 3. provide information for the development of protective packaging systems. ⚫ Fundamental lessons are as follows: The probability that a package will be dropped from a height greater than 1 meter (40 inches) is minimal