$A$ light spring balance hangs from the hook of another light spring balance,and a block of mass $M \, kg$ hangs from the lower one. Which of the following statements is true regarding the scale readings?

  • A
    Both the scales read $M/2 \, kg$ each.
  • B
    Both the scales read $M \, kg$ each.
  • C
    The lower scale reads $M \, kg$ and the upper scale reads zero.
  • D
    The reading of the two scales can be anything,but the sum of the readings will be $M \, kg$.

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