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The magnitude of an earthquake measured on the Richter scale is given by:

R(L) = log (l/l0), where l = amplitude.
Find the Richter scale rating of an earthquake with amplitude 1. 80 X 10 l0.
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User Ckedar
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Answer:

1.26

Explanation:

R(L)=log((1.8 ×10)=log(18)=1.26

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