First slide
Fluid statics
Question

Consider the following statements 
(A) For a floating body to be in stable equilibrium, its centre of buoyancy must be located above the centre of gravity.
(B) The torque produced by the weight of the body and the upthurst will restore body back to its normal position, after the body is disturbed.
Select the correct option.
(a) (A) is false but (B) is true.
(b) Both (A) and (B) are true.
(c ) (A) is true but (B) is false.
(d) Both (A) and (B) are false.

Moderate
Solution

If meta centre is above the centre of gravity then the floating body will come to its equilibrium position even though it is tilted,

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