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The point at which the line of action of the force of buoyancy will meet the normal axis of the body when the body is given a small angular displacement is called as:

The point at which the line of action of the force of buoyancy will meet the normal axis of the body when the body is given a small angular displacement is called as: Correct Answer Meta-centre

Explanation:

  • Meta Centre is defined as the point about which a body starts oscillating when body is tilted by a small angle.
  • The meta-centre may also be defined as the point at which the line of action of the force of buoyancy will meet the normal axis of the body when the body is given a small angular displacement.
  • The distance MG i.e. the distance between the meta-centre of a floating body and the centre of gravity of the body is called meta-centric height. 
  • It is measured along the line BG.

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