The ring R in the arrangement shown can slide along a smooth, fixed, horizontal rod XY. It is attached to the block B by a light string. The block is released from rest, with the string horizontal.

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There are no horizontal forces acting on the ‘R plus B’ system. Hence, its centre of mass will move down vertically, and horizontal momentum will be conserved.
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