Solve the Problem $\mathrm { R } = \log \left( \frac { \mathrm { a } } { \mathrm { T } } \right) + \mathrm { B }$

question 136

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Use the formula $\mathrm { R } = \log \left( \frac { \mathrm { a } } { \mathrm { T } } \right) + \mathrm { B }$ to find the intensity $\mathrm { R }$ on the Richter scale, given that amplitude a is 207 micrometers, time $\mathrm { T }$ between waves is $3.5$ seconds, and $\mathrm { B }$ is 2.7. Round answer to one decimal place.

• A) \(4.5\)
• B) \(6.8\)
• C) \(1.8\)
• D) 7

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