Which of the following statements is always true?

A. center of volume is in the same place as center of mass
B. center of volume is in the same place as center of buoyancy
C. center of mass is in the same place as center of buoyancy
D. all of the above are true


B. center of volume is in the same place as center of buoyancy

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A. ovum. B. sperm.

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