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Mechanical Properties of Fluids
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Where should be the centre of buoyancy of a floating object so that object is in stable equilibrium?

Answer

For an object to be in stable equilibroum, the centre of buoyancy should be vertically above the centre of gravity of body. If the body tilts in liquid the restoring torque brings the body to original state in this case.

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