A student places five books next to each other on their ends. She then pushes the first book with her finger, and a few seconds later, the last book falls. Which statement is correct about this chain of events?(1 point)

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There is causation between the force of the finger and the number of books.
There is causation between the force of the finger and the number of books.

The acceleration of the books as they fall causes the force of the finger.
The acceleration of the books as they fall causes the force of the finger.

There is a positive correlation between the force of the finger and number of books.
There is a positive correlation between the force of the finger and number of books.

The force of the finger causes the books to accelerate and fall.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

The force of the finger causes the books to accelerate and fall.

This statement accurately describes the cause-and-effect relationship between the action of pushing the first book and the subsequent response of all the books falling over.