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Question 3 • Physical Science

Why are objects that fall near Earth’s surface rarely in free fall?

Answer
A
Air exerts forces on falling objects near Earth’s surface.
B
The objects do not reach terminal velocity.
C
Gravity does not act on objects near Earth’s surface.
D
The objects can be pushed upward by gravity.
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