How much of an increase in wave amplitude is seen from an earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale compares to the one measuring 4.4?

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asked May 23, 2019 183k views

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Haiyyu · Answer 1 · 2019-05-28T11:42:38+0000

Answer:

The increase in wave amplitude is 1 unit.

Explanation:

Given : In wave amplitude is seen from an earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale compares to the one measuring 4.4.

To find : How much of an increase in wave amplitude ?

Solution :

Richter scale compares to the one measuring 4.4 unit.

In wave amplitude, an earthquake measuring 5.4 unit.

Increase in measuring is higher value subtracting lower value.

5.4-4.3=1.0

Therefore, The increase in wave amplitude is 1 unit.