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Fluid Statics
GATE 2010
Easy
For the stability of a floating body, under the influence of gravity alone, which of the following is TRUE?
- AMetacentre should be below centre of gravity.
- Metacentre should be above centre of gravity.
- CMetacentre and centre of gravity must lie on the same horizontal line.
- DMetacentre and centre of gravity must lie on the same vertical line.
Explanation
A floating body is stable when a small tilt creates a righting moment, which requires the metacentre to lie above the centre of gravity (positive metacentric height).
Source: GATE ME 2010 (2010)
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