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The magnitude of an earthquake is measur...

The magnitude of an earthquake is measured on

A

Seismograph

B

Electroscope

C

Richter scale

D

All of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
Seismograph is used to record the intensity in the forms of waves. Electroscope is used to check the presence of charge.
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