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A body of mass M while falling vertically downwards under gravity breaks into two parts , a body B of mass `(1)/(3)M` and body C of mass `(2)/(3)M`. The centre of mass of bodies B and C taken together shifts compared to that of body A towards :

A

depends on the height of breaking

B

does not shift

C

body C

D

body B

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The correct Answer is:
B
The CM of system falls with acceleration g but does not shift.
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