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?

Depends on the velocity of the asteroid

The centre of mass shifts horizontally towards the larger piece

The centre of mass shifts horizontally towards the smaller piece

The centre of mass remains in the same trajectory as before breaking apart of the asteroid

Depends on the velocity of the asteroid

An asteroid enters the atmosphere of the earth and breaks into two pie

1.	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?
A.	The centre of mass shifts horizontally towards the larger piece
B.	The centre of mass shifts horizontally towards the smaller piece
C.	The centre of mass remains in the same trajectory as before breaking apart of the asteroid
D.	Depends on the velocity of the asteroid
Answer» D. Depends on the velocity of the asteroid

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