Two balances in a classroom laboratory are used to determine the mass of an object. The actual mass of the object is 15.374 grams.MeasurementTriple Beam BalanceDigital Balance115.38 grams15.375 grams215.39 grams15.376 grams315.37 grams15.376 grams415.38 grams15.375 gramsWhich of the following statements is true concerning the accuracy and precision of these two balances?

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Two balances in a classroom laboratory are used to determine the mass of an object. The actual mass of the object is 15.374 grams.<br><table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0'><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Measurement</b></p></td><td><p><b><span>Triple Beam Balance</span></b></p></td><td><p><b><span>Digital Balance</span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>1</p></td><td><p>15.38 grams</p></td><td><p>15.375 grams</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2</p></td><td><p>15.39 grams</p></td><td><p>15.376 grams</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>15.37 grams</p></td><td><p>15.376 grams</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>4</p></td><td><p>15.38 grams</p></td><td><p>15.375 grams</p></td></tr></tbody></table><br>Which of the following statements is true concerning the accuracy and precision of these two balances?






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