A curious child stands on the top of a 794 m skyscraper and drops a coin from the top of the building. How fast is the coin moving when it hits the ground? (This can be solved using at least two different physics principles. Use of Unit Three material is required for full credit. Solve it both ways and show the answer is the same for 5 points extra credit.)

A curious child stands on the top of a 794 m skyscraper and drops a coin from the top of the building. How fast is the coin moving when it hits the ground? (This can be solved using at least two different physics principles. Use of Unit Three material is required for full credit. Solve it both ways and show the answer is the same for 5 points extra credit.)

Foundations of Astronomy (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337399920

Author:Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman

Publisher:Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman

Chapter5: Gravity

Section: Chapter Questions

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