Answer to Question #308025 in Physics for Carlos James

Question #308025

A penny is dropped from the observation deck of the Empire State building (369 m above the ground). With what velocity does it strike the ground?

Expert's answer

The final velosity of a coin

"v=\\sqrt{2gh}=\\sqrt{2*9.8*369}=85\\:\\rm m\/s"

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