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How does the gravitational force on a falling body compare with the air resistance it encounters before it reaches terminal velocity? After reaching terminal velocity?
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The two main forces are the gravitational force, which pulls the body downwards, and the air resistance or drag force, which opposes the downward motion. Mathematically, we can represent these forces as $F_{g}$ and $F_{d}$ respectively. Show more…
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