A Math Book and a Science Book Are Tied Together

question 43

Multiple Choice

A math book and a science book are tied together with a length of string.With the string taut,one book is pushed off the edge of a table.As it falls,the other book is dragged horizontally across the table surface.With no friction,acceleration of the books is

• A)zero.
• B)g/2.
• C)g.
• D)between zero and g.
• E)greater than g.

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