Center Of Mass Motion After Explosion
A 4.0 kg firework shell at the apex of its trajectory explodes into three fragments of equal mass. Two fragments travel horizontally in opposite directions, each with a speed of 30 m/s. Which statement describes the motion of the system’s center of mass immediately following the explosion?
A
It falls straight down regardless of initial velocity
B
It follows the path of the third fragment
C
It moves upward due to the explosion’s force
D
It follows the same parabolic path as before the explosion
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