A thin math book and a thick science book are joined by a string on a horizontal friction-free table. One book is pushed off the edge of the table. As it falls, the other book (different mass) is dragged horizontally across the table surface. Acceleration of the books is
A. between zero and g.
B. g.
C. zero.
D. g/2.
E. greater than g.
Answer: A
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