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In case of spherical bodies with uniform mass distribution, what is the position of center of pressure relative to centre of gravity.

(a) Above

(b) Below

(c) Coincides

(d) None of the mentioned

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This intriguing question comes from Horizontal and Inclined Plane Surface Submerged in a Liquid in division Hydrostatic Forces on Surfaces of Fluid Mechanics

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Right answer is (c) Coincides

For explanation: In case of spherical bodies with uniform mass distribution, centre of pressure coincides with centre of gravity.

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