Question

Which equation represents the magnitude of an

earthquake that is 100 times more intense than a

standard earthquake?

M=1091005

M=log 1005

raph

M=log(1005)

M=log 100

DONE

Answer 1

`M = log 100`

Explanation:

The formula to find the magnitude of an earthquake is given as:

`M = log[(I)/(S)]`

Where,

M = magnitude of the earthquake

I = intensity of the earthquake

S = intensity of a standard earthquake.

In this case, we are told the intensity of the earthquake is 100 times that of a standard earthquake.

Thus, I = 100*S

The equation that represents the magnitude of this earthquake :

`M = log[(100*S)/(S)]`

`M = log[100]`