A body falling vertically downwards under gravity breaks in two parts of unequal masses. The center of mass of the parts taken together shifts horizontally towards

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heavier piece

lighter piece

does not shift horizontally

Depends on velocity at the time of breaking

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Displacement of COM in horizontal direction is zero as there is no force is acing along horizontal direction.

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