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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.
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Does not shift horizontally.
D
Depends on the vertical velocity at the time of breaking.

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Answer

Correct option: C.

Does not shift horizontally.

Explanation:

As the body falls vertically downwards, no external force acts in the horizontal direction.

Hence, the centre of mass does not shift horizontally.

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