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Explain the challenges in developing an accurate rating system for earthquakes. What kinds of variables are there?

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Lelu [443]3 years ago

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Answer:

In turn, the main factors affecting earthquake shaking intensity are earthquake depth, proximity to the fault, the underlying soil, and building characteristics—particularly height. Let's take a look at the latter two (soil and buildings) and how they interact.

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c) True. The total charge does not change since the system is isolated

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In the case it know when the electroscope is touched with a finger, two things can happen.

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a = Distance from the star (in meters)

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M = Mass of the parent star (in kg)

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