Question

A body A of mass M while falling vertically downwards under gravity breaks into two parts, a body B of mass $1/3$M and a body C of mass $2/3$M. The centre of mass of bodies B and C taken together shifts compared to that of body A towards

• A. Depends on height of breaking
• B. Does not shift
• C. Body C
• D. Body B

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Does not shift

Center of mass will not shift from it's position as no external force is acted upon it to change it's position.