Q. A floating body will remain in stable equilibrium so long as

A
the metacentre M lies below the centre of gravity
B
the metacentre M lies above the centre of gravity
C
the metacentre and centre of gravity remain at the same position
D
none of these
Solution:

For,

stable equilibrium: metacentre should be above centre of gravity,
unstable equilibrium: metacentre should be below centre of gravity,
neutral equilibrium: metacentre and centre of gravity should coincide

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