The Magnitude M of an Earthquake Depends on the Relative $M = \log I .$

question 74

Multiple Choice

The magnitude M of an earthquake depends on the relative intensity I of the quake. The relationship is $M = \log I .$ Express the relative intensity as a function of the magnitude.

• A) \(I = 10 ^ { M }\)
• B) \(I = e ^ { M }\)
• C) \(I = \log M\)
• D) \(I = \ln M\)

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