A body A of mass M while falling vertically downwards under gravity breaks into two parts; a body B of mass M 3 and a body C of mass 2 M 3 . The centre of mass of bodies B and C taken together shifts compared to that of a body A towards

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A body A of mass M while falling vertically downwards under gravity breaks into two parts; a body B of mass M 3 and a body C of mass 2 M 3 . The centre of mass of bodies B and C taken together shifts compared to that of a body A towards, depends on height of breaking, does not shift, body C, body B

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The centre of mass of the two parts B and C of the body will not shift. It is because, after breaking into two parts, no external force acts on the system. It still moves under the effect of gravity. Hence, the centre of mass of the two parts B and C will follow the original path.

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