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No, a penny falling from the Empire State Building cannot kill a pedestrian. It is unlikely to even penetrate the skin of a pedestrian.
When an object falls to earth it gains speed. It eventually gains so much speed that it doesn't accelerate anymore, this is called Terminal Velocity.
If a human were to jump off a plane he would accelerate to his terminal velocity. If you take the mass of an average grown human, his terminal velocity would be about 100 something miles per hour. But the mass of a penny is only about 1 gram, so its terminal velocity would only be about 56mph. That means that the penny would accelerate to this speed and then it won't accelerate any more and it will maintain this current speed.
You also have to take into consideration that on a building as high as the Empire State Building wind rushes up the sides so your measly little penny would simply be blown away.
In the slim chance that it would hit a pedestrian, it would more than likely sting but he would be able to walk away and live another day. It is unlikely that the penny would even penetrate the skin of the human.
Even though the urban legend might not be true, it's really not recommended that you try it out yourself. The Empire State Building authorities have always insisted that nobody has ever dropped such an item from the top of the building, although this cannot be confirmed.
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A penny dropped from the top of the Empire State Building takes 9.2 seconds to reach the street What is the height of the building?
The height of the building at the 102nd floor is 381 metres. The penny is irrelevant.
a penny dropped from the top of the empire state building takes 9.2 seconds to reach the street what is the height of the building?
The height of the building at the 102nd floor is 381 metres. The penny is irrelevant.
If you drop a penny from the top of the Empire State Building how far into the cement will it go?
The air resistance would slow it down so much that it probably wouldn't even leave a mark on the sidewalk. The popular myth that a penny dropped from the Empire State Building could kill someone is just that: a myth. See the Related Question below for more details.
Is it possible to crack the sidewalk by dropping a penny from the top of the Empire State Building?
no
How much is a penny worth after being dropped from the empire state building?
A penny dropped from the Empire State Building would not be worth much more than its face value of one cent. Due to air resistance, it reaches a terminal velocity of about 25 mph, meaning it wouldn't gain enough speed to cause significant damage upon landing. While it might create a small impact, it’s unlikely to be lethal or highly valuable; the penny would simply land as a standard coin.
If you drop a pennie of the top of the Empire State Building can it go right through someones body?
No, a penny dropped from the Empire State Building would not go through a person's body. While it would fall with enough force to potentially cause injury, the penny's small size and shape would not allow it to penetrate through a person's body.
How fast will a penny go if it is thrown off the Empire State Building?
It could reach up to 100 mph, with a regular penny.
If you drop a penny off the top of the Empire State Building will it go through the center of the earth?
No. The air resistance would slow it down so much that it probably wouldn't even leave a mark on the sidewalk. The popular myth that a penny dropped from the Empire State Building could kill someone is just that: a myth. See the Related Question below for more details.
Does a penny break concrete when dropped from the tallest building in the world?
Its possible but it probably won't happen.......
What would happen if you dropped a penny off the Empire State Building and it made it to the ground?
If you drop a penny off the Empire State Building, it falls at its own terminal velocity after falling about 200+ metres (that's a guess but it's around 200). A penny's terminal velocity is roughly half of a falling person's terminal velocity. A falling skydiver will reach a maximum of around 130mph, so a penny will fall at approximately 65mph.
What can a do with 85 pounds?
it depends what your using all that fore, either fun or evil. have some fun and drop a penny off the empire state building lmfao!!
How much momentum would a penny have after falling off the Empire State Building the Empire State Building is 1250 feet tall?
To calculate the momentum of a penny after falling from the Empire State Building, we first need to determine its final velocity just before impact. Assuming it falls freely under gravity, the final velocity can be calculated using the formula ( v = \sqrt{2gh} ), where ( g ) is approximately 32.2 ft/s² and ( h ) is 1250 feet. This gives a final velocity of about 111.8 ft/s. The momentum ( p ) can then be calculated using ( p = mv ), where the mass of a penny is about 0.009 ounces (or 0.00025 kg). Thus, the momentum would be approximately 0.028 kg·m/s just before it hits the ground.
