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GENERAL SCIENCE
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Weighing scale
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Hour glass
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Both A and B
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Richer scale
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Richter scale measures the largest wiggle (amplitude) on the recording, but other magnitude scales measure different parts of the earthquake. The USGS currently reports earthquake magnitudes using the Moment Magnitude scale, though many other magnitudes are calculated for research and comparison purposes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Richter scale measures magnitude of earthquake whereas Mercalli scale is used to measure the intensity of earthquake.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Richter scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake (how powerful it is). It is measured using a machine called a seismometer which produces a seismograph. A Richter scale is normally numbered 1-10, though there is no upper limit. Was this answer helpful?