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The magnitude of an earthquake is measured on:

The magnitude (or intensity) of an earthquake is expressed in terms of Richter scale. The destructive earthquakes have magnitudes higher than 7 on the Richter scale.

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The electric nature of lightning was established by a scientist named:

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A plastic comb is rubbed with dry hair whereas a glass rod is rubbed with a piece of silk cloth. Which of these will get negatively charged?

A) Plastic comb


B) Glass rod


C) Dry hair


D) Silk cloth

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An earthquake of magnitude 2 on Richter scale is:

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The epicentre of an earthquake is: