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A body A of mass M while falling wertically downwards under gravity brakes into two parts, a body B of mass `(1)/(3)` M and a body C of mass `(2)/(3)` M. The center of mass of bodies B and C taken together shifts compared to that of body A towardsA. depends on height of breakingB. does not shiftC. shift towards body CD. shift towards body B

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Before breaking, the centre of mass of system is moving under gravity. Thus, acceleration of the centre of mass is gravitational acceleration. During breaking, internal force comes into play which are not responsible for the acceleration of the centre of mass.
This inducates that, the acceleration of centre of mass remains the same (equal to gravitational acceleration). thus, the center of mass of system continues its original path.


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