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A body falling vertically downwards under gravity breaks in two parts of unequal masses. The centre of mass of the two parts taken together shifts horizontally towardsA. havier pieceB. lighter pieceC. does not shift horizontallyD. depends on the vertical velocity at the time of breaking

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Center of mass does not change its path during explosion. Therefore, it will keep on falling vertically and will not shift horizontally, as `F_(x)=0`


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