For a floating body to be in stable equilibrium, its metacenter should be :
A
below the center of gravity
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B
below the center of buoyancy
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C
above the center of buoyancy
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D
above the center of gravity
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Solution
The correct option is D above the center of gravity For a floating body to be in stable equilibrium, its metacenter should be above the center of gravity