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If earth had no atmosphere would a falling object ever reach terminal velocity

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Terminal velocity is the point at which the drag force equals the force of gravity. It is a function of gravity and gravity is still present so it reaches terminal velocity.

Doesn't matter if there is atmosphere or not. Just on Gravity!!

In short, Your Answer would be "Yes"

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No, It would not. So this is False.
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