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Fluid Mechanics Question on Buoyancy and Floatation

Centre of buoyancy always

A

Coincides with the centre of gravity.

B

Coincides with the centroid of the volume of fluid displaced.

C

Remains above the centre of gravity.

D

Remains below the centre of gravity.

Answer

Coincides with the centroid of the volume of fluid displaced.

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is(B): Coincides with the centroid of the volume of fluid displaced.