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What is terminal velocity? What is the terminal velocity of a body in a freely falling system?

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It is the maximum constant velocity acquired by the body while falling freely in a viscous medium. In a freely falling system, g = 0. Therefore, the terminal velocity of the body will also be zero. 

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