A Plane, Flying Horizontally, Releases a Bomb, Which Explodes Before

question 46

Multiple Choice

A plane, flying horizontally, releases a bomb, which explodes before hitting the ground. Neglecting air resistance, the center of mass of the bomb fragments, just after the explosion

• A)is zero.
• B)moves horizontally.
• C)moves vertically.
• D)moves along a parabolic path.

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