Statement-1 : For rotational equilibrium of floating bodies, meta centre must always be lower than centre of gravity of the body
Statement-2 : When a floating body is slightly tilted from equilibrium , centre of buoyance shifts. The vertical line passing through new centre of buoyance and initial vertical line meet at a point, which is called meta centre.

Options

A. Statement I is true, statement II is true and statement II is correct explanation for statement I
B. Statement I is true, statement II is true and statement II is not the correct explanation for statement I
C. Statement I is true, statement II is false.
D. Statement I is false, statement II is true.

Answer

D

Explanation

Meta centre must always be higher.