$A$ pan balance has a container of water with an overflow spout on the right-hand pan as shown. It is full of water right up to the overflow spout. $A$ container on the left-hand pan is positioned to catch any water that overflows. The entire apparatus is adjusted so that it is balanced. $A$ brass weight on the end of a string is then lowered into the water,but not allowed to rest on the bottom of the container. What happens next?

• A
  Water overflows and the right side of the balance tips down.
• B
  Water overflows and the left side of the balance tips down.
• C
  Water overflows but the balance remains balanced.
• D
  Water overflows but which side of the balance tips down depends on whether the brass weight is partly or completely submerged.