A free-falling object refers to any object that falls under the sole influence of gravity without experiencing any other forces like air resistance or friction.
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Gravity: Gravity is the force that attracts objects with mass towards each other. It is responsible for pulling objects downward when they are freely falling.
Terminal Velocity: Terminal velocity is reached by a falling object when its weight (due to gravity) equals the drag force acting upon it, resulting in no further increase in speed.
Air Resistance: Air resistance refers to the force exerted by air molecules on moving objects, opposing their motion through air. It affects free-falling objects by slowing them down as they fall through Earth's atmosphere.