If a sample shows only one-fourth of its estimated original quantity of ¹4C, how old is it? Think about half-lives; don'

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If a sample shows only one-fourth of its estimated original quantity of ¹4C, how old is it? Think about half-lives; don'

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If A Sample Shows Only One Fourth Of Its Estimated Original Quantity Of 4c How Old Is It Think About Half Lives Don 1
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If a sample shows only one-fourth of its estimated original quantity of ¹4C, how old is it? Think about half-lives; don't try to just plug into the decay equation. (You shouldn't need to plug into it at all for this problem.) Express your answer in years to three significant figures. ► View Available Hint(s) age= 5 ΑΣΦ x Xb 0/0 √x x x <X IXI SC ? X-10" X 990 years
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