An asteroid enters the atmosphere of the earth and breaks into two pieces. One of the pieces is larger than the other. Which of the following is true considering the centre of mass of both the pieces together?
An asteroid enters the atmosphere of the earth and breaks into two pieces. One of the pieces is larger than the other. Which of the following is true considering the centre of mass of both the pieces together? Correct Answer The centre of mass remains in the same trajectory as before breaking apart of the asteroid
Since internal forces do not change the position of the centre of mass of a system as their net force is zero, the centre of mass remains in the same trajectory as before breaking apart of the asteroid. However, it is an influential factor for the trajectories of the two pieces after breaking apart.