What Happens When You Drop A Penny Off The Empire State Building?

What Happens When You Drop A Penny Off The Empire State Building?

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Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Physics

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video explores the myth of a penny dropped from the Empire State Building, examining the physics of falling objects, air resistance, and terminal velocity. It debunks the idea that a penny could cause significant harm due to its low terminal velocity and high air resistance. The video also discusses hypothetical scenarios without air resistance and concludes with a fun fact about the building.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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