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The Richter scale measures the magnitude, M, of an earthquake as a function of its intensity, I, and the intensity of a reference earthquake, . Which equation calculates the magnitude of an earthquake with an intensity 10,000 times that of the reference earthquake?

The Richter scale measures the magnitude, M, of an earthquake as a function of its-example-1
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Answer:

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Explanation:

Plato/Edmentum

The Richter scale measures the magnitude, M, of an earthquake as a function of its-example-1
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Answer:

M = log(10,000)

Got it correct on Edmentum

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