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The Richter magnitude scale is logarithmic, meaning that each increase of 1 point on the scale corresponds to an increase by a factor of 10 in the amplitude of the seismic waves recorded on a seismograph. If the mid-Atlantic Ocean is spreading at 2.1 cm per year, how many years has it taken for it to reach its present width of about 5000 km? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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Description: 1the richter magnitude scale is logarithmic meaning that each increase of 1 point on the scale corresponds to an increase by a factor of 10 in the amplitude of the seismic waves recorded on 83054

          The Richter magnitude scale is logarithmic, meaning that each increase of 1 point on the scale corresponds to an increase by a factor of 10 in the amplitude of the seismic waves recorded on a seismograph. If the mid-Atlantic Ocean is spreading at 2.1 cm per year, how many years has it taken for it to reach its present width of about 5000 km? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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The Richter magnitude scale is logarithmic, meaning that each increase of 1 point on the scale corresponds to an increase by a factor of 10 in the amplitude of the seismic waves recorded on a seismograph. If the mid-Atlantic Ocean is spreading at 2.1 cm per year, how many years has it taken for it to reach its present width of about 5000 km? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.