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The speed of a falling body increases continuously. This is because:

A
no force acts on it
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B
it is very light
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C
air exerts a frictional force along the direction of motion
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D
the earth attracts it
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Solution

The correct option is B the earth attracts it
The gravitational force for a falling object is along the direction of motion. Hence, its speed increases continuously till it touches the ground.
Option D is correct.

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