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

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.

What is the common myth about dropping a penny from the Empire State Building?

• It will bounce back up to the top.

• It will cause significant harm to someone below.

• It will disintegrate before reaching the ground.

• It will float gently to the ground.

What is the term used to describe the maximum speed a falling object can reach due to air resistance?

• Final descent

• Terminal velocity

• Maximum acceleration

• Peak speed

At what height does a penny reach its terminal velocity?

• 20 meters

• 15 meters

• 10 meters

• 5 meters

How does the Empire State Building affect the path of a falling penny?

• It creates a vacuum that speeds up the penny.

• It has no effect on the penny's path.

• It generates an updraft that can blow the penny back up.

• It causes the penny to fall straight down without deviation.

What would happen to a penny if it were dropped in a vacuum?

• It would fall at the same speed as in air.

• It would reach a speed of 320 km/h.

• It would float upwards.

• It would disintegrate.

Which object is more likely to cause harm if dropped from a great height?

• A penny

• A feather

• A ballpoint pen

• A piece of paper

What is a unique feature of the Empire State Building mentioned in the video?

• It has no observation deck.

• It is made entirely of glass.

• It is the shortest building in New York.

• It has a secret 103rd floor.