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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how many times greater is the amplitude of an earthquake that measures 4.5 on the richter scale then one that measures 3.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

richter scale uses log base ten

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so an increase in 1 unit is a ten fold increase in amplitude

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