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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 towards

A

depends on height of breaking

B

does not shift

C

body C

D

body B

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