The Magnitude of Earthquake 1 Is 5

question 20

Multiple Choice

The magnitude of earthquake 1 is 5.4.If earthquake 2 is 14.13 times as intense as earthquake 1, find the magnitude of earthquake 2.Round your answer to 1 decimal place. ​

• A) 6.6
• B) 4.3
• C) 19.5
• D) 7.3

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