A falling object that has reached its terminal speed continues to gain
A)acceleration.
B)speed.
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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When an object reaches its terminal speed, it no longer accelerates or gains speed. This is because the force of gravity pulling it downwards is balanced by the air resistance pushing against it, resulting in no net force and thus no change in velocity.

A Falling Object That Has Reached Its Terminal Speed Continues