Invalid path. A 1.05-kg beaker containing 1.99 kg of oil (density = 916.0 kg/m) rests on a scale. A 1.98-kg block of iron suspended from a spring scale is completely submerged in the oil as shown in the figure below. Determine the equilibrium readings of both scales. spring scale bottom scale
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![**Physics Problem: Buoyancy and Scale Readings**
A 1.05-kg beaker containing 1.99 kg of oil (density = 916.0 kg/m³) rests on a scale. A 1.98-kg block of iron is suspended from a spring scale and completely submerged in the oil, as shown in the figure. Determine the equilibrium readings of both scales.
- **Spring Scale:** [Enter reading] N
- **Bottom Scale:** [Enter reading] N
**Diagram Explanation:**
The diagram illustrates a setup where a beaker filled with oil is placed on a bottom scale. Attached above is a spring scale from which a block of iron is hanging, submerged in the oil within the beaker. The diagram is a side view, highlighting the interaction between the immersed block and the surrounding fluid, crucial for understanding buoyancy effects on the scale readings.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F6a6622c9-cd53-498b-a695-e3d003e5cb5e%2F8e3e1626-a44d-437c-a737-c1cf18597ddb%2Fvye7zfo_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
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