Choose the wrong statement ?

A. For stability of a submerged body, the center of gravity of body must lie directly below the center of buoyancy

B. The center of buoyancy is located at the center of gravity of the displaced liquid

C. All floating bodies are stable

D. If e.g. and center of buoyancy coincide, the submerged body must lie at neutral equilibrium for all positions

E. For stability of floating cylinders or spheres, the e.g. of body must lie below the center of buoyancy

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