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State the conditions for stable equilibrium for fleating bodies.

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(i) The weight of the displaced liquid should be greater than the entire weight of the body
(ii) The centre of gravity of the body and the centre of buoyancy of the displaced liquid should lie on the same vertical line with the centre of gravity below the centre of buoyancy.
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