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6.8Why G7 → Am works

G7:

G B D F

G B D F

Am:

A C E

A C E

Important voice leading:

B → C

B → C

still happens.

The expected tonic note C appears inside Am.

So your ear gets part of the expected resolution, but the bass says:

not home yet.

That's why it feels both convincing and surprising.