[Solved] The conditions for the stable equilibrium of a floating body are

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Q.	The conditions for the stable equilibrium of a floating body are
A.	The metacentre should lie above the center of gravity
B.	The center of buoyancy and the center of gravity must lie on the same vertical line
C.	A righting couple should be formed
D.	All the above are correct
Answer» D. All the above are correct

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