Question
Under which condition $(i)$ the centre of buoyancy coincides with the centre of gravity $(ii)$ the centre of buoyancy does not coincide with the centre of gravity.

Answer

  1. For a solid body of uniform density, the centre of gravity coincides with the centre of buoyancy.
  2. For a solid body having different densities over different parts, its centre of gravity does not coincide with the centre of buoyancy.

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