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Describe the behavior of falling objects in a uniform gravitational field, considering effects of air or liquid resistance and terminal velocity.

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Describe the behavior of falling objects in a uniform gravitational field, considering effects of air or liquid resistance and terminal velocity

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Skydiver Falling

As the skydiver falls, they experience increasing air resistance until they reach terminal velocity.

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    State What is terminal velocity?

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