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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 shift horizontally

D

dependes on the vertical velocity at the time of breaking

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