Find the Magnitude R of an Earthquake of Intensity $I \left( \text { let } I _ { 0 } = 1 \right. \text { ) }$

question 172

Multiple Choice

Find the magnitude R of an earthquake of intensity $I \left( \text { let } I _ { 0 } = 1 \right. \text { ) }$ . $I = 16000$

• A)3.20
• B)5.20
• C)4.20
• D)2.20
• E)6.20

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