An earthquake measured 8.4 on the Richter Scale. Use the formula R = log I to find the intensity, I, of the earthquake. NO LINK

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TEA [102] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-18T21:04:46+03:00

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Answer:

I ≈ 251188643

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

R = logI [ note log I = $log_{10}$ I ]

Using the rule of logarithms

$log_{10}$ x = n ⇒ x = $10^{n}$

Substitute R = 8.4 into the equation, then

logI = 8.4

I = $10^{8.4}$ ≈ 251188643

An earthquake measured 8.4 on the Richter Scale. Use the formula R = log I to find the intensity, I, of the earthquake.​ NO LINK