For a floating ship to be in equilibrium the metacentre should be – McqOptions

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1.	For a floating ship to be in equilibrium the metacentre should be
A.	below the centre of gravity
B.	above the centre of gravity
C.	exactly at the centre of gravity
D.	close to centre of gravity
Answer» D.

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