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A beaker partially filled with water rests on a scale. A metal block is lowered into the water by a string until it is fully submerged. Which of the following correctly explain why the reading on the scale increases? Select two answers.

The block exerts a downward force on the water equal to the buoyant force on the block.
The increase in density of the water at the bottom of the beaker causes the pressure on the bottom of the beaker to increase.
The higher water level causes a greater pressure on the bottom of the beaker.
The block exerts a downward force on the water equal to the weight of the block.

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