What is the commonly used scale to measure earthquake intensity and who is credited for devising the scale?

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Richter scale is the commonly used measure of earthquake intensity, named after Professor Charles Richter of California Institute of Technology.

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A. Technician A only B. Technician B only C. Both Technician A and B D. Neither Technician A nor B

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A self-contained recovery device:

A) Can only be used on systems that are sold by independent distributors. B) Relies on the system from which the refrigerant is being recovered for its operation. C) Does not rely on the system from which the refrigerant is being recovered for its operation. D) Is used with systems that are not connected to the power grid.

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ASE-Style Multiple Choice A ____ is a partial slipping down of the paint created by a film that is too heavy to support itself.

A. paint sag B. featheredge split C. paint wrinkle D. paint protrusion

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All of the following are achievements of Benjamin Franklin EXCEPT

A. the lightning rod. B. influential poetry. C. bifocal glasses. D. a highly efficient stove. E. author of Poor Richard's Almanack.

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