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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The center of mass of the bomb fragments will continue to follow the same parabolic trajectory that the bomb was following before the explosion, as the explosion does not affect the overall motion of the center of mass.

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