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OpenStudy (anonymous):

the forces acting on a falling leaf are

OpenStudy (anonymous):

gravity forcing it down and air resistance forcing it up

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I agree with @jacob1233

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But there is a larger force pulling it down than it is going up so gravity over powers the air. That's why it falls instead of floating in the air.

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