The Magnitude of Earthquake 1 Is 5

question 96

Multiple Choice

The magnitude of earthquake 1 is 5.8. If earthquake 2 is 39.81 times as intense as earth- quake 1, find the magnitude of earthquake 2. Round your answer to 1 decimal place.

• A) 7.4
• B) 4.2
• C) 45.6
• D) 8.2

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