A block of mass 10 kg is suspended through two light spring balances as shown in figure. Then (Neglect the mass of spring balance.)
A
Both the scales will read 10 kg
B
Both the scales will read 5 kg
C
The upper scale will read 10 kg and the lower scale zero
D
The reading can be anything but their sum will be 10 kg.
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The correct Answer is:
A
In both the balances , springs are stretched by 10 kg weight. Therefore , they both will show the same reading .
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