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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

havier piece

B

lighter piece

C

does not shift horizontally

D

depends on the vertical velocity at the time of breaking

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C
Center of mass does not change its path during explosion. Therefore, it will keep on falling vertically and will not shift horizontally, as `F_(x)=0`
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