if it hits them in the head? how do you know?
2007-07-17 07:29:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
No, this has been proven by the Mythbusters on Discovery. It does not have enough mass, and therefore force, to greatly injure someone.
2007-07-17 07:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by yeeeehaw 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It will not kill them. The penny will tumble in the air, creating a varying aerodynamic drag coefficient. The penny's terminal velocity will always be less than 50 mph, meaning it will never exceed that speed no matter how far it falls. It will sting quite a bit, but it won't even pierce your skin.
This was tested on Mythbusters.
2007-07-17 07:40:21 · answer #2 · answered by lithiumdeuteride 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Because it tumbles, the penny will reach terminal velocity within 500 feet of the drop point, and will not accelerate any further.
2007-07-17 07:35:28 · answer #3 · answered by JLynes 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Nope, the penny will reach terminal velocity which is not fast enough to injure a person. It would sure hurt allot...
2007-07-17 07:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by jon_mac_usa_007 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nooooooooooooooooooooo
2007-07-17 08:16:12 · answer #5 · answered by dipndry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
That has been tested.
The penny has a teminal velocity that is not high enough to kill.
2007-07-17 07:42:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with the person who mentioned mythbusters...its not true so dont try it cuz it aint gunna work
2007-07-17 07:37:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that it could kill someone. (It gains speed.)
2007-07-17 07:33:20 · answer #8 · answered by Preppy Emo Loser Hottie 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why don't you try and find out for yourself?
2007-07-17 07:35:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
No :)
2007-07-17 07:37:04 · answer #10 · answered by sonthareed 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋