How Much Larger Is the Shock Wave of an Earthquake

question 224

Short Answer

How much larger is the shock wave of an earthquake that measures 9.5 on the Richter scale than one that measures 5.5 on the same scale? __________ times larger

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Definitions:

Moral Hazard

A situation in which one party engages in risky behavior or lacks incentive to guard against risk because they are protected by an insurance or other agreement.

AFLAC

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Triple Jump

An athletic event where the competitor makes a hop, a step, and then a jump in sequence.

Moral Hazard

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