Directions: -
Each of the next consists of two statements, one labelled as the ‘Assertion (A)’ and the other as ‘Reason (R)’. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below:
Codes:
(A) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true but R is false
(D) A is false but R is true
Assertion (A): Stability of a floating body is determined by the relative position of the centre of gravity and the centre of buoyancy.
Reason (R): If metacentre of the floating body is above the centre of gravity of the body, then the floating body will be in stable equilibrium.