Fluid MechanicsHard
Question
In order that a floating object be in a stable equilibrium, its centre of buoyancy should be
Options
A.vertically above its centre of gravity
B.vertically below its centre of gravity
C.horizontally in line with its centre of gravity
D.may be anywhere
Solution
In stable equilibrium the object comes to its original state if disturbed.
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