Here's the breakdown:
* Gravity: Pulls the object downwards, constantly accelerating it.
* Air Resistance: A force that opposes the object's motion through the air. This force increases with the object's speed.
Terminal Velocity: This is the constant speed that a freely falling object eventually reaches when the force of air resistance equals the force of gravity. At this point, the object stops accelerating because the forces are balanced.
In simpler terms: Imagine a skydiver. As they fall, gravity pulls them down. The faster they fall, the more air resistance they experience. Eventually, the air resistance becomes strong enough to completely counter the force of gravity. At this point, the skydiver stops accelerating and falls at a steady speed (terminal velocity).
