Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
When metacentre of a floating body is lower than the centre of gravity, the body will be in:
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Choose the correct answer
A
unstable equilibrium
B
stable equilibrium
C
neutral equilibrium
D
any of the above depending on other factors
Correct Answer
A. unstable equilibrium
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A floating body is stable only when the metacentre lies above the centre of gravity
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