The Magnitude of Earthquake 1 Is 5

question 94

Multiple Choice

The magnitude of earthquake 1 is 5.6. If earthquake 2 is 81.28 times as intense as earth- quake 1, find the magnitude of earthquake 2. Round your answer to 1 decimal place.

• A) 7.5
• B) 3.7
• C) 86.9
• D) 8.2

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Definitions:

Mean Service Rate

The average rate at which a service process completes or services customers in a given time period.

Probability

The likelihood of an event happening, measured on a scale from 0 (impossibility) to 1 (certainty).

System

An organized set of interrelated elements or components that systematically work together to achieve a specific goal or objective.

Empty

A state or condition where no elements, members, or items are present, often used in data contexts to describe a lack of values.