SSC SSC JE Mechanical 2025 Mock Test Series (Paper 1 & Paper 2) Fluid Mechanics Buoyancy and Floatation Condition for Equilibrium
For a neutrally immersed buoyant body, G and B represent the centre of gravity and centre of buoyancy. Which of the following statements is/are INCORRECT?
(i) If G is directly below the B of the body, then the body is in stable state.
(ii) If G is directly above B, the body is in unstable state.
(iii) If G and B are coincident, the body is in neutrally stable state.
(iv) If G is not aligned vertically with B, the body must require disturbance force to attain a stable state.
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Statement (iv) is incorrect
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Statements (i) and (ii) are incorrect
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Statements (i) is incorrect
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Statements (i) and (iv) are incorrect