Problem: You weigh an object on a balance and read the mass in grams according to the picture. How many significant figures are in this measurement?

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21.427 g

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You weigh an object on a balance and read the mass in grams according to the picture. The digital display on a balance reads 21.427 grams.

How many significant figures are in this measurement?

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