When is a real-life object that has been dropped over the side of a tall building closest to being in free fall?

at the start of its fall

when it reaches maximum speed

at its terminal velocity

after about 3 s

Question

When is a real-life object that has been dropped over the side of a tall building closest to being in free fall?


   
at the start of its fall
 
   
when it reaches maximum speed
 
   
at its terminal velocity
 
   
after about 3 s

agent0smith · Answer

Once air resistance becomes more significant, it's not like free fall. Air resistance depends on speed. So... At what point is the object moving slowest?

ayonnaleflore · Answer

when it begins to fall @agent0smith