With what minimum acceleration can a fireman slide down a rope if the breaking strength of the rope is $\frac{2}{3}$ of his weight?

  • A
    $\frac{2}{3}g$
  • B
    $g$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{3}g$
  • D
    Zero

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