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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

Shifts horizontally towards heavier piece

B

Shifts horizontally towards lighter piece

C

Doesn't shift horizontally

D

Shifts horizontally if initial speed is zero

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C
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