A block and a beaker of water are placed side-by-side on a scale (case A). The block is then placed into the beaker of water, where it floats (case B). How do the two scale readings compare?

1.Scale A reads more than scale B.
2.Scale A reads the same as scale B.
3.Scale A reads less than scale B.
4.Not enough information.


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