A body falling vertically downwards under gravity breaks in two parts of unequal masses,
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) 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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(c) does not shift horizontally
Explanation:
Since the body breaks due to internal forces, the center of mass of all parts taken together will remain the same and will not shift horizontally.
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