Q. The metacentre is

A
centroid of the displaced volume of the fluid
B
centre of pressure of the displaced volume of the fluid
C
point of intersection of buoyant force and gravitational force
D
point of intersection of buoyant force and centre line of body
Solution:

(Self explanatory)
The metacentre remains directly above the centre of buoyancy regardless of the tilt of a floating body over the fluid such as a ship.

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