A man pulls a block heavier than himself with a light horizontal rope. The coefficient of friction is the same between the man and the ground, and between the block and the ground

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  • A

    The block will not move unless the man also moves

  • B

    The man can move even when the block is stationary

  • C

    If both move, the acceleration of the man is greater than the acceleration of the block

  • D

    All of the above

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