What is measured by the Richter scale? -General Knowledge

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Last Answer : (c) 0 to 9

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Last Answer : The moment magnitude scale has superseded the Richter scale. The values remain pretty similar.

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Last Answer : The Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake.

Last Answer : Earthquake Power Measure Instrument.

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Last Answer : Answer: 0 to 9

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Last Answer : C. Richter scale (Answer)

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Last Answer : C Its natural frequency is equal to the frequency of vibration

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Last Answer : c) its natural frequency is equal to the frequency of vibration

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Last Answer : (C) its natural frequency is equal to the frequency of vibration

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Last Answer : C) Intensity of earthquakes

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Last Answer : Answer: D

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Last Answer : (A) a ten-fold increase in the amplitude of seismic waves.

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Last Answer : Intensity of earthquake

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