A floating body is in stable state. Which one of the following is correct?
- A.The centre of gravity of the body is above its centre of buoyancy.
- B.The centre of gravity of the body is below its centre of buoyancy.
- C.The centre of gravity of the body coincides with its centre of buoyancy.
- D.The centre of gravity of the body is below the metacentre.
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A floating body is stable only when its metacentre lies above its centre of gravity. When a floating body tilts slightly, its centre of buoyancy, the centre of the displaced liquid, shifts to one side.
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