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GATE XE 2023 | Question: 20

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A stationary object is fully submerged in a static fluid, as shown in the figure. Here, $\text{CG}$ and $\mathrm{CB}$ stand for center of gravity and center of buoyancy, respectively. Which one(s) among the following statements is/are true?

  1. The object is in stable equilibrium if $y_{C G}>y_{C B}$.
  2. The object is in stable equilibrium if $y_{C G}$
  3. The object is in neutral equilibrium if $y_{C G}=y_{C B}$.
  4. The object is in unstable equilibrium if $y_{C G}=y_{C B}$.

     

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