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If the relative intensity of an earthquake was 7330 find the magnitude

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9th Edition

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter1: Physics And Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.35P: A rectangular plate has a length of (21.310.2) cm and a width of (9.810.1) cm. (Calculate the area...

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