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Physics System of Particles Rotational Motion Centre of Mass MCQ (Single Correct)

A stone is projected with an initial velocity at some angle to the horizontal. A small piece separates from the stone before the stone reaches its maximum height. Then the piece will :

A
fall to the ground
B
fly horizontally initially and will then describe a parabolic path
C
fly side by side with the parent stone along a parabolic path
D
lag behind the parent stone increasing the distance from it.

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