• Question: If you dropped a small object, e.g. a penny, off the Eiffel Tower (or any other tall building) will it be able to gain enough force to be able to cut straight through someone , like the urban myth says?

    Asked by xxheavymetalbadgerxx to Chris on 21 Jun 2012.
    • Photo: Chris Kettle

      Chris Kettle answered on 21 Jun 2012:


      I believe so – it would reach terminal velocity of 9.8m/s but thats enough to do some serious damage especially as it would take the most aerodynamic orientation in flight – thin edge down. ouch.

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