Question: 4 pts] A man standing in an upwards-moving elevator drops a coin as the floor of the elevator passes the third floor (there's a hole

4 pts] A man standing in an upwards-moving elevator drops a coin as the floor of the elevator passes the third floor (there's a hole in the floor of the elevator so the coin drops down the elevator shaft). At the same time, a person standing motionless on the third floor drops a coin which also falls to the bottom of the elevator shaft. Which coin arrives at the bottom first? Which coin arrives with the higher speed? Explain your reasoning

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