General Studies · Fluid Mechanics
For a floating body to be in a stable equilibrium under the influence of gravity alone, which of the following conditions must be satisfied?
- 1The metacentre and CG must coincide
- 2The metacentre and CG must lie on the same horizontal line
- 3The metacentre should lie above the center of gravity (CG)✓
- 4The metacentre should lie below the center of gravity (CG)
Correct answer
The metacentre should lie above the center of gravity (CG)
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