Ezekiel is standing on a ladder and reaching up to place a book on a high shelf. Meanwhile, Tatiana, who is standing on the ground a few feet away, is watching Ezekiel. If Ezekiel accidentally drops the book, what happens next with respect to Ezekiel and Tatiana? Respond very briefly.
If Ezekiel accidentally drops the book, under the influence of gravity, it will fall downward toward the ground. Depending on the height of the ladder and Ezekiel's position on it, the book may fall directly downward or slightly away from the ladder. If Tatiana is standing a few feet away and not directly under where Ezekiel is placing the book, she will likely see the book falling. She won't be hit by the book if she's not directly underneath Ezekiel's position. If she is close enough to the book's trajectory, she may have the opportunity to catch it or step out of the way to avoid it. Ezekiel may attempt to catch the book but, considering his position on the ladder, he may not be able to do so safely.