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A rigid body is in a stable equilibrium if the application of any force

A. Can raise the CG of the body but cannot lower it

B. Tends to lower the CG of the body

C. Neither raises nor lowers the CG of the body

D. None of above

Answer: Option A


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  1. Rakhi Agrawal
    Rakhi Agrawal :
    4 years ago

    How the option A is correct?

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