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A body floating in a water is in a stable state of equilibrium if its
A body floating in a water is in a stable state of equilibrium if its
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Stable equilibrium for floating bodies requires the metacentre to be above the center of gravity.
Updated On: May 3, 2025
- Centre of gravity is below its centre of buoyancy
- Metacentre lies above its centre of gravity
- Metacentre coincides with its centre of gravity
- Metacentre lies below its centre of gravity
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
For a body floating in water to be in a stable equilibrium, its metacentre must be above its center of gravity. This allows the body to return to its original position after being tilted. Hence, the correct answer is "Metacentre lies above its centre of gravity."
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