The condition of stable equilibrium for a floating body is:
A. The metacentre M coincides with the centre of gravity 𝐺
B. The metacentre 𝑀 is below the centre of gravity 𝐺
C. The metacentre 𝑀 is above the centre of gravity 𝐺
D. The centre of buoyancy 𝐵 is above the centre of gravity 𝐺
Answer:C
The condition of stable equilibrium for a floating body is:
A. The metacentre M coincides with the centre of gravity 𝐺 B. The metacentre 𝑀 is below the centre of gravity 𝐺 C. The metacentre 𝑀 is above the centre of gravity 𝐺 D. The centre of buoyancy 𝐵 is above the centre of gravity 𝐺