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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 towards

A

heavier piece

B

lighter piece

C

does not masses of parts

D

depends on masses of parts

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C
The center of mass will follow vertical straight line under the gravity. No external force in horizontal direction , hence no shift in horizontal direction.
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