Multiple choice

For a body completely submerged in a fluid, the centre of gravity (G) and centre of buoyancy (O) are known. The body is considered to be in stable equilibrium if

  1. O does not coincide with the centre of mass of the displaced fluid

  2. G coincides with the centre of mass of the displaced fluid

  3. O lies below G

  4. O lies above G
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D Correct answer
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