an earthquake that is 10 times as intense as an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the richter scale, has a measure?
Jun 29, 2010
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Earthquake Questions
What is the measure of an earthquake that is 10 times as intense as an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the richter scale
i think you need to use log
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4 comments
Physicsquest on June 29, 2010 at 11:12 pm
10^5.2 = 158489
158489 x 10 = 1584890
log(1584890) = 6.2
DVOTA on June 29, 2010 at 11:12 pm
6.2
Storm Chaser on June 29, 2010 at 11:12 pm
You’re kidding?
It’s called "magnitude" 5.2 for a reason.
Sean Cranich on June 29, 2010 at 11:12 pm
6.2