Free falling bodies develop a state of:
Correct answer: B. Dynamic equilibrium
- A. Weight lessening
- B. Dynamic equilibrium
- C. Static equilibrium
- D. Rest
Explanation
B is the correct answer. Dynamic equilibrium occurs when an object is in motion with a constant velocity. In the case of free fall, once the object has overcome air resistance and other factors, it falls with a constant acceleration due to gravity. This constant velocity is considered dynamic equilibrium in the context of free fall.
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