Use the simulation to compare the masses of the three colored and unlabeled weights of different sizes. To do so, set the spring constant of both springs to the same value. Hang known weights on the left spring and an unknown weight on the right spring, and compare the two. Use as many known weights as necessary to determine the unknown masses, and then place each into the appropriate mass bins in the ranking task below. Do the same for all three unknown weights.

air exerts forces on falling objects near earth’s surface.

explanation:

the term 'free falls' refer to object that are falling towards the earth, in a situation in which gravity is the only force acting on the object.

for an object in free fall, the acceleration is constant (g, the gravitational acceleration), and so the velocity of the object constantly increases.

for objects near earth's surface, there is always another force acting on the object: the resistance due to the air. this force is opposed to the direction of fall of the object, and it is proportional to the velocity of the object, so as the object falls down, this force increases up to a point when it balances the force of gravity, and the object continues its motion at constant velocity (called terminal velocity). since in this case gravity is not the only force acting on the object, we are not in a situation of free fall.