A body A of mass M while falling vertica...

A body A of mass M while falling vertically downwards under gravity breaks into two parts: a body B of mass `1/3 M` and a 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

depaends on height of breaking

does not shift

body C

body B

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In order to shift centre of mass, the system must experience an external force, as there is no external force responsible for explosion, hence centre of mass does not shift.

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