Here's why:
* Freefall means an object is accelerating solely due to gravity.
* No other forces, like air resistance or friction, are influencing its motion.
Important Note: Even though we often use "freefall" to describe objects falling towards the Earth, the term actually applies to any object moving under the influence of gravity alone, regardless of its direction. For example, a satellite in orbit is also in freefall, as it is only under the influence of Earth's gravity.
