How much time for a pencil to drop

[SM05]

i have a pencil standing upright. How do i calculate the time it will take pencil to fall flat on ground if given a slight push to off balance. This is not homework. just thinking about it.

 

[rootone]

It's not that simple.
You could use Newton's idea to get a rough answer.
Things which have mass attract other things which have mass,

 

[ZapperZ]

Try this:

https://www.wired.com/2014/09/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-pencil-to-tip-over/

Zz.

 

[sophiecentaur]

It's not that simple.
You could use Newton's idea to get a rough answer.
Things which have mass attract other things which have mass,

A pencil has a significant Moment of Inertia so it is more than a simple falling mass calculation.

 

[A.T.]