A free-falling object refers to any object that falls under the sole influence of gravity without experiencing any other forces like air resistance or friction.
Gravity is the force that attracts objects with mass towards each other. It is responsible for pulling objects downward when they are freely falling.
Terminal Velocity: Terminal velocity is reached by a falling object when its weight (due to gravity) equals the drag force acting upon it, resulting in no further increase in speed.
Air Resistance: Air resistance refers to the force exerted by air molecules on moving objects, opposing their motion through air. It affects free-falling objects by slowing them down as they fall through Earth's atmosphere.