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NDA2026
A floating body is in stable state. Which one of the following is correct?
- A The centre of gravity of the body is above its centre of buoyancy.
- B The centre of gravity of the body is below its centre of buoyancy.
- C The centre of gravity of the body coincides with its centre of buoyancy.
- D The centre of gravity of the body is below the metacentre. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
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GEO2026
A block of wood floats in water with 3/4th of its volume submerged. The same block floats in another fluid with 2/3rd of its volume submerged. What is the specific gravity of the fluid?
- A 3/4
- B 4/3
- C 9/8
- D 8/9
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
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CDS2025
A body floats in a liquid if the buoyant force is :
- A equal to its weight. ✓
- B less than its weight.
- C greater than its weight.
- D zero.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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