Question

How many more times more intense is an earthquake that measures 8 on the Richter scale than an earthquake that measures 5? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

1000 times more powerful

Explanation:

Each level n the scale is 10 times more intense than the previous, (10 * 10 * 10 = 1000) hence, 8 on the richter scale is 1000 times more intense than a 5 on the scale.

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