Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
You probably already know that a penny thrown from the empire state building WON'T kill you. It's terminal velocity just isn't great enough. But what if it was really dense? Or falling in a vacuum? Or dropped from a greater height? And if a penny won't kill you what objects COULD kill you if dropped from a skyscraper? We explore all of these questions and more using math and physics in this video.
This is a re-upload of parts 2 and 3 combined into one video from a previous series on this penny problem. To watch part 1 click here: youtube.com/watch?v=SReKyKsyBOk
Math The World is dedicated to bringing real world math problems into the classroom and answering the age old question “when will I ever use this?”
We use unique topics for algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and much more and go beyond context problems and use a technique called mathematical modeling to find solutions to real world questions and real world problems. These videos are great for students who plan to enter technical fields that require real world problem solving, and can be a great resource for teachers looking for ways to bring real world contexts into their classroom.
Instagram: instagram.com/maththeworld
Twitter/X: twitter.com/math_the_world
Facebook: facebook.com/maththeworldproject
Email: MathTheWorld@byu.edu
Created by Doug Corey
Script: Doug Corey and Jennifer Canizales
Audio: Doug Corey
Animation: Jennifer Canizales
Music: Coma Media
© 2023 BYU
You probably already know that a penny thrown from the empire state building WON'T kill you. It's terminal velocity just isn't great enough. But what if it was really dense? Or falling in a vacuum? Or dropped from a greater height? And if a penny won't kill you what objects COULD kill you if dropped from a skyscraper? We explore all of these questions and more using math and physics in this video.
This is a re-upload of parts 2 and 3 combined into one video from a previous series on this penny problem. To watch part 1 click here: youtube.com/watch?v=SReKyKsyBOk
Math The World is dedicated to bringing real world math problems into the classroom and answering the age old question “when will I ever use this?”
We use unique topics for algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and much more and go beyond context problems and use a technique called mathematical modeling to find solutions to real world questions and real world problems. These videos are great for students who plan to enter technical fields that require real world problem solving, and can be a great resource for teachers looking for ways to bring real world contexts into their classroom.
Instagram: instagram.com/maththeworld
Twitter/X: twitter.com/math_the_world
Facebook: facebook.com/maththeworldproject
Email: MathTheWorld@byu.edu
Created by Doug Corey
Script: Doug Corey and Jennifer Canizales
Audio: Doug Corey
Animation: Jennifer Canizales
Music: Coma Media
© 2023 BYU
