Two blocks are connected by a spring. The combination is suspended,at rest,from a string attached to the ceiling,as shown in the figure. The string breaks suddenly. Immediately after the string breaks,what is the initial downward acceleration of the upper block of mass $2m$?

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $3g/2$
  • C
    $g$
  • D
    $2g$

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