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A ball is falling at terminal velocity. Terminal velocity occurs when the ball is in equilibrium and the forces are balanced.

Which free body diagram shows the ball falling at terminal velocity?

A ball is falling at terminal velocity. Terminal velocity occurs when the ball is-example-1
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Answer:

Terminal velocity occurs when the frictional force of air counteracts the gravitational force of gravity.

In Second image, Both forces are equal and therefore is the correct answer

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