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Why are objects that fall near Earth’s surface rarely in free fall?
Gravity does not act on objects near Earth’s surface.
Air exerts forces on falling objects near Earth’s surface.
The objects do not reach terminal velocity.
The objects can be pushed upward by gravity.
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Air exerts forces on falling objects near Earth’s surface.
Free fall means the only force acting is gravity. In everyday conditions air resistance (drag) also acts on falling objects, so they are not in true free fall.
Free fall means the only force acting is gravity. In everyday conditions air resistance (drag) also acts on falling objects, so they are not in true free fall.
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