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  • 11-05-2022
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Carbon-14 has a half-life of 5730 years. How old would a real fossil be after 4 carbon-14 half-lives? Show work

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ishaandagamer
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  • 11-05-2022

Answer: 22920 years

Explanation:

Every 5730, the carbon-14 is halved.

After 4 of such cycles, meaning 5730 * 4 = 22920 years

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