The Richter scale measures the magnitude, M, of an earthquake as a function of its intensity, I, and the intensity of a referenc

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e earthquake, . Which equation calculates the magnitude of an earthquake with an intensity 10,000 times that of the reference earthquake?

2 answers:

mezya [45] · Answer 1 · 2022-12-08T20:41:34+03:00

Answer:

The equation is = I =

Step-by-step explanation:

As given ,

M - magnitude of an earthquake

I - intensity of earthquake

I₀ - intensity of a reference earthquake

The relation between the three is as follows :

M = log( )

As given -

M = 4.8, I₀ = 1

⇒ 4.8 = log() = log(I)

⇒ 4.8 = log(I)

⇒I =

So, the equation becomes I =

Step-by-step explanation:

Dafna1 [17] · Answer 2 · 2022-12-08T22:33:52+03:00

Dafna1 [17]2 years ago

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Answer:

M = log(10,000)

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