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A cricket bat is cut through its centre of mass into two parts as shown.

Then, state whether both parts are of same mass or not, Also explain reason.

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Centre of mass of a body lies towards region of heavier mass. So if bat is cut through its centre of mass, both parts are not of equal masses
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