A falling object that has reached its terminal speed continues to gain
A)acceleration.
B)speed.
C)both of these
D)none of the above

Name: A falling object that has reached its terminal speed continues to gain A)acceleration. B)speed. C)both of these D)none of the above
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Once an object has reached terminal velocity, it means that the gravitational force is equal to the air resistance force, so there is no net force acting on the object. Therefore, it will not continue to accelerate or gain speed.

A Falling Object That Has Reached Its Terminal Speed Continues