The half-life for radioactive decay of 14C is 5730 years. An archaeological artifact containing wood had only 80% of the 14C found in a living tree. Calculate the sample's age.

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The half-life for radioactive decay of 14C is 5730 years. An archaeological artifact containing wood had only 80% of the 14C found in a living tree. Calculate the sample&#039;s age.

kumukep44 · Accepted Answer

Here,   k  =      0.693          t              1                  /                2              =      0.693    5730    y  e  a  r      s          −      1      It is known that,  t  =      2.303    k    log  ⁡            [      R              ]        0                    [      R      ]        =      2.303          0.693      5730        l  o  g      100    80  = 1845 years (approximately)Hence, the age of the sample is 1845 years.

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