Question

A submerged body is said to be in a stable equilibrium, if its centre of gravity __________ the centre of buoyancy.

a.

coincides with

b.

lies below

c.

lies above

d.

None of these

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Answer: (b).lies below

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Q. A submerged body is said to be in a stable equilibrium, if its centre of gravity __________ the centre of buoyancy.

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