The net force acting on an insect falling downward at constant velocity is
A)zero.
B)the weight of the insect.
C)upward air resistance.
D)none of the above

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When an object is falling downward at constant velocity, it means there is no acceleration. According to Newton's second law, if there is no acceleration, the net force must be zero. This happens because the upward force of air resistance exactly balances the downward force of gravity (the weight of the insect), resulting in no net force.

The Net Force Acting on an Insect Falling Downward at Constant