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.


D

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