If a body is falling at its terminal speed, in the next instant A) impact must occur. B) its acceleration must decrease. C) its speed must remain constant. D) none of the above.

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When a body is falling at its terminal speed, it means that the force of gravity pulling it downwards is balanced by the air resistance pushing it upwards, resulting in no net force and thus no acceleration. The body moves at a constant speed.

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