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A floating body is said to be in a state of stable equilibrium

A. when its metacentric height is zero

B. when the metacentre is above the centre of gravity

C. when the metacentre is below the centre of gravity

D. only when its centre of gravity is below its centre of buoyancy

Answer: Option B


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