Question

consider how resistive forces generally act in relation to the direction of motion. what is the direction of the force of air resistance on a falling object?

• upwards, opposing the motion of the object
• downwards, in the same direction as gravity
• perpendicular to the motion of the object
• zero, air resistance only affects objects moving horizontally

Explanation:

Air resistance is a resistive force that always acts in the direction opposite to an object's motion. A falling object moves downward, so air resistance opposes this motion by acting upward.

Answer:

Upwards, opposing the motion of the object