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A body falling vertically downwards under gravity breaks in two parts of
Physics
Centre of Mass, Linear Momentum, Collision
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19 Aug 2026
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
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A
heavier piece
B
lighter piece
C
does not shift horizontally
D
depends on the vertical velocity at the time of breaking.
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