A balance has an accuracy of ±0.01 grams. A beaker weighed 15 grams when weighed on this balance. Using the correct number of significant figures, the weight of the beaker should be recorded as ________.

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The balance has an accuracy of ±0.01 grams, which means it can measure to the hundredths place. Therefore, the weight should be recorded with two decimal places to reflect this precision, making 15.00 g the correct way to record the weight.

A Balance Has an Accuracy of ±0