A falling object reaches terminal velocity once its speed

a
stops.
b
increases.
c
remains constant.
d
decreases.

1 answer

A falling object reaches terminal velocity once its speed

c. remains constant.

At terminal velocity, the forces acting on the object (gravitational force and drag force) are balanced, resulting in a constant speed.

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