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ADensity decreases as an object falls
BDensity is constant at all heights
CDensity increases at lower altitude
DDensity is zero near the ground
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Density increases at lower altitude
Air gets denser nearer the ground, so terminal speed gradually decreases during a fall.
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