Math

QuestionWhat is the earthquake magnitude for intensity I=3×107I = 3 \times 10^{7} using R=log(I1)R=\log \left(\frac{I}{1}\right)? Round to the nearest hundredth.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The formula for the magnitude of an earthquake is R=log(0)R=\log \left(\frac{}{_{0}}\right). The intensity of a zero-level earthquake is 0=1_{0}=1
3. The intensity of the given earthquake is 3×1073 \times10^{7} times the intensity of a zero-level earthquake

STEP 2

First, we need to find the intensity of the given earthquake. We can do this by multiplying the intensity of a zero-level earthquake by the given factor.
=I0×Factor = I_{0} \times Factor

STEP 3

Now, plug in the given values for the intensity of a zero-level earthquake and the factor to calculate the intensity of the given earthquake.
=1×3×107 =1 \times3 \times10^{7}

STEP 4

Calculate the intensity of the given earthquake.
=1×3×107=3×107 =1 \times3 \times10^{7} =3 \times10^{7}

STEP 5

Now that we have the intensity of the given earthquake, we can find the magnitude of the earthquake using the formula.
R=log(0)R=\log \left(\frac{}{_{0}}\right)

STEP 6

Plug in the values for the intensity of the given earthquake and the intensity of a zero-level earthquake into the formula to calculate the magnitude of the earthquake.
R=log(3×101)R=\log \left(\frac{3 \times10^{}}{1}\right)

STEP 7

implify the fraction inside the logarithm.
R=log(3×107)R=\log \left(3 \times10^{7}\right)

STEP 8

Calculate the magnitude of the earthquake.
R=log(3×107)7.48R=\log \left(3 \times10^{7}\right) \approx7.48The magnitude of the earthquake that is 3×1073 \times10^{7} times as intense as a zero-level earthquake is approximately7.48.

Was this helpful?

Studdy solves anything!

banner

Start learning now

Download Studdy AI Tutor now. Learn with ease and get all help you need to be successful at school.

ParentsInfluencer programContactPolicyTerms
TwitterInstagramFacebookTikTokDiscord