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Define terminal velocity.
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Definition
Terminal velocity is the constant speed that a freely falling object eventually reaches when the force of gravity pulling it down is balanced by the air resistance pushing it up.
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Illustration
For example, a skydiver reaches terminal velocity after falling for a while. Initially, they accelerate, but air resistance increases as speed builds. Eventually, the upward force from air resistance matches the downward pull of gravity, and they stop accelerating, falling at a constant speed.