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an earthquake measures 3.6 on the richter scale. what is the amount of energy (ergs) released by the earthquake? give an exact answer.
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an earthquake measures 3.6 on the richter scale. what is the amount of energy (ergs) released by the earthquake? give an exact answer.

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we have that

log10 E = 4.4 + 1.5M
E=the released energy in Joules (J)
M= earthquake measures---------- > 3.6
log10 E = 4.4 + 1.5*3.6
log10 E = 9.8----------> E=10^(9.8)= 6.309573444 x10^9 J

the answer is 6.309573444 x10^9 J

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