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Question
A body A of mass M while falling vertically downward under gravity breaks into two parts a body B of mass `"M"/2` and a body C of mass `"M"/2`. The centre of mass B and C taken together shifts compared to that of body A towards.
Options
Body C
Body B
Depends on height of breaking
Does not shift
MCQ
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Solution
Does not shift
Explanation:
The centre of mass of the system remains undisturbed until external forces start to alter it.
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Centre of Mass of Two-particle System
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