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when light objects with large surface areas are falling, the force strongly affects their motion and they reach a low terminal velocity. objects that are heavier and/or have less surface area reach a terminal velocity.
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Explanation:

When light objects with large surface areas fall, air resistance (a type of frictional force) acts against their motion. Terminal velocity is reached when the force of gravity (pulling down) is balanced by the air - resistance force (pushing up). For lighter objects with larger surface areas, air resistance is more significant relative to gravity, leading to a lower terminal velocity. Heavier objects or those with less surface area have less air resistance relative to gravity, so they reach a higher terminal velocity.

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