Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
The Richter scale measures the magnitude, M, of an earthquake as a function of its intensity, I, and the intensity of a reference earthquake, . Which equation could be used to find the intensity of an earthquake with a Richter scale magnitude of 4.8 in reference to an earthquake with an intensity of 1?
Solution:
The Richter magnitude scale was developed in 1935 by Charles F. Richter. The Richter scale is used to measure the strength of earthquakes.
The magnitude of an earthquake (M) using a Richter scale is given by:
[tex]M=log(\frac{I}{I_o} )\\\\Where\ I\ is\ the\ intensity\ of\ the \ earthquake,I_o\ is \ the\ intensity\ of\\the\ reference\ earthquake.\\\\Given\ that\ M=4.8,I_o=1.\ Hence:\\\\4.8=log(\frac{I}{1} )\\\\4.8=log(I)\\\\I=e^{4.8}\\\\I = 121.5[/tex]
