Solve.
-Use the formula $R = \log \left( \frac { \mathrm { a } } { \mathrm { T } } \right) + \mathrm { B }$ to find the intensity $\mathrm { R }$ on the Richter scale, given that amplitude a is 438 micrometers, time T between waves is $3.1$ seconds, and B is 3.1. Round answer to one decimal place.
A) $8.5$
B) $2.2$
C) $5.3$
D) $8.1$

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First, substitute the given values into the formula: $R = \log \left( \frac { 438 } { 3.1 } \right) + 3.1$. Calculate the fraction and the logarithm (base 10) to find $R$, which rounds to $5.3$.

Solve -Use the Formula R=log⁡(aT)+BR = \log \left( \frac { \mathrm { a } } { \mathrm { T } } \right) + \mathrm { B }R=log(Ta​)+B

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-Use the Formula $R = \log \left( \frac { \mathrm { a } } { \mathrm { T } } \right) + \mathrm { B }$