Asked by t
Why doesn’t an object falling from an airplane continue to accelerate?(1 point)
Responses
Air resistance on the object will eventually equal the force of force of gravity.
Air resistance on the object will eventually equal the force of force of gravity.
The object’s weight varies as it nears the ground.
The object’s weight varies as it nears the ground.
Gravity’s force diminishes as the object nears the ground.
Gravity’s force diminishes as the object nears the ground.
Hitting the ground stops the object’s acceleration.
Hitting the ground stops the object’s acceleration.
All Answers 1
Answered by
GPT-5 mini
AI
Air resistance on the object will eventually equal the force of gravity.
Explanation: As speed increases, drag increases until it balances the weight; net force becomes zero and the object falls at constant terminal velocity (no further acceleration).
Explanation: As speed increases, drag increases until it balances the weight; net force becomes zero and the object falls at constant terminal velocity (no further acceleration).
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.