An object is released from rest and falls through the air near the Earth's surface. Air resistance is significant and increases as the speed of the object increases. Which statement about the velocity and acceleration of the falling object (before it reaches terminal velocity) is correct?
The velocity increases and the acceleration decreases.
The velocity increases and the acceleration remains constant.
The velocity decreases and the acceleration decreases.
Both the velocity and the acceleration remain constant.
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