Question

A coin is dropped from the top of the 451-m tall Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia. Note that this is located very near the equator. Neglecting air resistance but considering the effect of the earth’s rotation, does the coin hit the ground directly below the point from which it was dropped? If not, indicate the direction (N,S,E, W) from the point on the ground directly below the point from which it was dropped. Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1