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A body floating in a liquid is in a stable state of equilibrium if its
A
metacentre lies above its centre of gravity
B
metacentre lies below its centre of gravity
C
metacentre coincides with its centre of gravity
D
centre of gravity is below its centre of bouyancy

Correct : a

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