A body floating in a liquid is in a stable state of equilibrium if its – McqOptions

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1.	A body floating in a liquid is in a stable state of equilibrium if its
A.	metacentre lies above its centre of gravity
B.	metacenter lies below its center of gravity
C.	metacenter coincides with its center of gravity
D.	center of gravity is below its centre of buoyancy
Answer» B. metacenter lies below its center of gravity

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