The Richter magnitude M is given by the model m=log(I/I_0) where I is the intensity of the earthquake in 100 km from the epicenter and I_0 is the smallest seismic activity that can be measured. A recent earthquake measured 6.2 on the Richter scale. How many times more intense was this earthquake than an earthquake that measured 5.8 on the Richter scale?

2.5 times more intense

5.5 times more intense

2.9 times more intense

3 times more intense

2.5 times more intense.

Step-by-step explanation:

For the 6.2 magnitude earthquake, the Richter model gives us

where is the intensity of the 6.2 earthquake.

And for the  5.8 magnitude earthquake,

where is the intensity of the 5.8 earthquake.

Now, we subtract the two equations to get:

Now using the logarithmic property

our equation becomes

take both sides to the 10th power and get:

Therefore, the earthquake was 2.5 times more intense.

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step-by-step explanation:

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step-by-step explanation:

he climbs 300 ft/hr at a constant rate. the peak is at 1,500 ft.

when going up, he reaches 600 ft in 2 hours. remember, that he is going in a constant rate. divide 600 with 300:

600/300 = 2

assuming that he takes the same route back (meaning that it's a 1500 ft route back, you can solve.

note also that you are solving when he gets back to 600 ft after he reaches the peak.

first, find the amount of hours it takes to get up the peak. divide the total amount (1500), with the ft/her (300) to get the amount of hours (x):

1500/300 = x

x = 5

it takes jamie 5 hours to get up. now, he is returning down, and reaches 600 (his current destination). remember that he climbs at a constant 300 ft/hr. divide 600 with 300:

600/300 = x

x = 2

now add the two numbers together.

x = 5 + 2 = 7

jamie takes 7 hours to go up the mountain and reach his current position when descending.

(total amount/constant rate) = (time).

remember that it is a constant rate, so in total, when he gets back down the mountain, it will take the same amount of time as when he goes up. the total amount for the round trip is: 5 + 5 = 10.

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