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Each step of 1 on the Richter scale of earthquake magnitude corresponds to a change in energy release of a factor of about?
exactly 10
When the measure of the intensity of an earthquake on the Richter scale goes up in magnitude by two what does it imply?
I assume that you mean the Richter scale and not richer scale. The Richter scale is a logarithmic (base 10) scale. An increase in magnitude of 2 represents an increase in amplitude by a factor of 100.
Is the size of a star the only factor that determines the stars absolute magnitude?
yes yes it does
What brings about rheumatoid factor?
At this stage the reason for rheumatoid factor is still unknown.
Can color be a definitive factor in determining a mineral?
can color be a denitive factor in determinig a mineral
A factor of measuring the intensity of an earthquake?
The magnitude of most earthquakes is measured on the Richter scale, invented by Charles F. Richter in 1934. The Richter magnitude is calculated from the amplitude of the largest seismic wave recorded for the earthquake, no matter what type of wave was the strongest.
Each step of 1 on the Richter scale of earthquake magnitude corresponds to a change in energy release of a factor of about?
exactly 10
According to the Richter nomogram if we change one until of magnitude the maximum amplitude increases by what factor?
According to the Richter scale, an increase of one unit in magnitude corresponds to a tenfold increase in the maximum amplitude of seismic waves. This means that if the magnitude increases by one unit, the amplitude of the waves increases by a factor of 10. Additionally, the energy released by the earthquake increases by approximately 31.6 times for each one-unit increase in magnitude.
Which is not a factor in calculating the moment magnitude of an earthquake?
The depth of the earthquake focus is not a factor in calculating the moment magnitude of an earthquake. Instead, factors include the seismic moment (the total energy released), the rigidity of Earth's crust, and the amount of slip along the fault.
When the measure of the intensity of an earthquake on the Richter scale goes up in magnitude by two what does it imply?
I assume that you mean the Richter scale and not richer scale. The Richter scale is a logarithmic (base 10) scale. An increase in magnitude of 2 represents an increase in amplitude by a factor of 100.
How are earthqukes classified?
Earthquakes are classified on the Moment Magnitude scale based on the total amount of energy released. A difference of 1 on the scales (say a 5.0 and a 6.0) means an difference in intensity of a factor of 101.5 or approximately 32.
An earthquake with magnitude 6.6 on the Richter scale releases how many times as much energy as an earthquake with magnitude 5.6?
A 3.0 earthquake releases 1,000 times more energy than a 1.0 earthquake.
How many times stronger is a magnitude 9 earthquake than a magnitude 7?
A magnitude 9 earthquake is 1,000 times stronger than a magnitude 7 earthquake. The Richter scale is logarithmic, so each whole number increase represents a tenfold increase in amplitude and 31.6 times more energy released.
Is it true that On the Richter scale an earthquake measuring 2 is ten times stronger than one measuring 3?
No, it is the other way round - higher numbers indicate a stronger earthquake. The factor 10 is correct, though.
How does apparent magnitude of a star differ from absolute magnitude?
Apparent magnitude is the brightness as observed from earth, while absolute magnitude is the brightness of a star at a set distance. The apparent magnitude considers the stars actual brightness as well as it's distance from us, but absolute magnitude takes the distance factor out so that star brightnesses can be directly compared.
How much of an increase in wave amplitude is seen from an earthquake measuring 5.4 on a Richter scale compared to one measuring 4.4?
The Richter scale is logarithmic, meaning each whole number increase represents a tenfold increase in measured amplitude. Therefore, an earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale has an amplitude that is 10 times greater than that of a 4.4 magnitude earthquake. The difference of 1.0 on the scale indicates a tenfold increase in amplitude. Thus, the increase in wave amplitude from a 4.4 to a 5.4 magnitude earthquake is a factor of 10.
How much more energy does a Richter magnitude 6 release compared to a magnitude 3?
Every change of 1 on the Richter scale increases the amplitude of the measured seismic waves of the earthquake by a factor of 10 and the energy released scales with the shaking amplitude based on the following: Change in energy released = (10^Md)^(3/2) Where Md = difference in magnitude between two earthquakes (in the example above this is 3.0) Therefore a magnitude 6.0 earthquake releases (10^3.0)^(3/2) = 31,622 times more nergy than a magnitude 3.0 earthquake and has seismic waves with 1000 times larger amplitude.
