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  • 13-05-2021
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An earthquake measured 8.4 on the Richter Scale. Use the formula R = log I to find the intensity, I, of the earthquake.​ NO LINKS!!

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 13-05-2021

Answer:

I ≈ 251188643

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

R = logI [ note log I = [tex]log_{10}[/tex] I ]

Using the rule of logarithms

[tex]log_{10}[/tex] x = n ⇒ x = [tex]10^{n}[/tex]

Substitute R = 8.4 into the equation, then

logI = 8.4

I = [tex]10^{8.4}[/tex] ≈ 251188643

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