A falling object that has reached its terminal speed continues to gain
A)acceleration.
B)speed.
C)both
D)neither

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When an object has reached terminal velocity, it means that the gravitational force acting on the object is equal to the opposing air resistance force. As a result, there is zero net force acting on the object, and it will no longer continue to accelerate. Therefore, neither acceleration nor speed is gained by the object at its terminal velocity.

A Falling Object That Has Reached Its Terminal Speed Continues