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The amplitude recorded at a station for a magnitude 5 earthquake is π₯. If another earthquake recorded at the same station has an amplitude of 15π₯, then the magnitude of this earthquake is ________. (Round off to two decimal places)
The amplitude recorded at a station for a magnitude 5 earthquake is π₯. If another earthquake recorded at the same station has an amplitude of 15π₯, then the magnitude of this earthquake is ________. (Round off to two decimal places)
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Correct Answer: 6.15
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The correct answer is: 6.15 or 6.19 (approx.)
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