Practice problem

Richter Scale Is Logarithmic

Let's say an earthquake measured at 1.11.1 on the Richter scale is nn times stronger than one measured at 2.22.2. In addition, an earthquake measured at 3.33.3 on the Richter scale is mm times stronger than one measured at 6.66.6.

Is it true that m=nm=n?

Choose one answer

Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

↑ ↓ to choose · Enter to openSearch explanations and problems