A body A of mass M while falling vertically downward under gravity breaks into two parts; a body B of mass M3 and a body C of mass 2M3. The centre of mass of bodies B and C taken together shifts compared to that of body A towards:
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a
Body C
b
Body B
c
Depends on height of breaking
d
Does not shift
answer is D.
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Detailed Solution
Since there is no change in external force, centre of mass does not shift compared to A, as long as the fragments are in air