ln order that a floating object be in a stable equilibrium, its centre of buoyancy should be

Vertically above its centre of gravity

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Vertically below its centre of gravity

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Horizontally in line with its centre of gravity

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May be anywhere

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The correct option is A Vertically above its centre of gravity
ln order that a floating object be in a stable equilibrium its centre of buoyancy should be vertically above its centre of gravity.

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