For the stability of a floating body, under the influence

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For the stability of a floating body, under the influence of gravity alone, which of the following is TRUE?

1. Metacenter should be below centre of gravity.
2. Metacenter should be above centre of gravity.
3. Metacenter and centre of gravity must lie on the same horizontal line.
4. Metacenter and centre of gravity must lie on the same vertical line.

Correct Option: B

For stable floating body metacentre should be above centre of gravity.
For unstable floating body, metacentre should be below centre of gravity.
For neut r al equi l ibr i um, bot h met acent r e and centre of gravity should coincide.