Question

If the centre of gravity of the body lies above the metacentre, then the body is said to be in ......................

• A. stable equilibrium
• B. unstable equilibrium
• C. neutral equilibrium
• D. Both (2) and (3)

Answer 1

The correct option is B unstable equilibrium

The metacentric height is a measurement of the initial static stability of a floating body. It is calculated as the distance between the centre of gravity of a ship and its metacentre . A larger metacentric height implies greater stability against overturning .

so if centre of gravity of the body lies above the metacentre implies height is less so the eqm would be unstable .

hence option (B) woulld be correct