Name the scale on which the destructive energy of an earthquake is measured. An earthquake measures 3 on this scale. Would it be recorded by a seismograph? Is it likely to cause much damage?
Solution and Explanation
Richter Scale measures the destructive energy of an earthquake.
Yes, seismograph can measure an earthquake of magnitude \(3\) on Richter Scale.
It is of low intensity and will not cause any damage.
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