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Which of the following describes 'free fall'?
AFalling with air resistance
BFalling only under the influence of gravity
CFalling with constant velocity
DFalling with zero acceleration
✓ Correct Answer: B — Falling only under the influence of gravity
Free fall occurs when gravity is the only force acting on an object, implying no air resistance.
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