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2024-08-02 19:38:35 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4675FB5E60DEBB44318E9A9A2BB7D0F69A2F8FEF430F724F3D450EC8CD34E8C2
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Original Note:
A Coin would definitely NOT derail a train. It would most likely flatten or fall, The experiment has been carried out years ago multiple times. https://www.technology.org/how-and-why/is-it-safe-flatten-a-penny-on-train-track/ https://www.scienceabc.com/pure-sciences/can-a-coin-placed-on-the-tracks-derail-a-train.html Although one should keep in mind that it's illegal to do so as the coin may become projectile and harm people standing around it.
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