A book is pushed off the edge of a table.

Which is true about the motion of this book?

A.
It follows a parabolic path because only one continuous force is acting on it.

B.
It falls straight down because two continuous forces are acting on it.

C.
Its path is harmonic because two instantaneous forces are acting on it.

D.
Its path is unpredictable because there are no continuous forces acting on it.

Question

A book is pushed off the edge of a table. 
 
Which is true about the motion of this book?
 
 A.
It follows a parabolic path because only one continuous force is acting on it.
 
 B.
It falls straight down because two continuous forces are acting on it.
 
 C.
Its path is harmonic because two instantaneous forces are acting on it.
 
 D.
Its path is unpredictable because there are no continuous forces acting on it.

anonymous · Answer

Only gravitational force should act on it.