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Assertion : For a floating body to be in stable equilibrium, its centre of buoyancy must be located above the centre of gravity.
Reason : The torque produced by the weight of the body and the upthrust will restore body back to its normal position, after the body is disturbed.

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If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

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If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion ture but reason is false.

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If the assertion and reason both are false.

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