Physics

To determine the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the apple during its motion after it is dropped from rest, we need to consider the forces acting on it:

Weight of the apple (mg): This force acts downward due to gravity.

Drag force (): This force acts upward and opposes the motion of the apple as it falls.

When the apple is dropped, the resultant force acting on it can be expressed as:

pressed as:

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