Concept explainers
a.
Find the age of the piece of wood.
a.
Answer to Problem 37E
The age of the piece of wood is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The ratio of
Calculation:
Use carbon dating model.
Substitute the value of
Take natural log on both sides.
Hence the age of the piece of wood is
b.
Find the age of the piece of paper.
b.
Answer to Problem 37E
The age of the piece of paper is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The ratio of
.Calculation:
Use carbon dating model.
Substitute the value of
Take natural log on both sides.
Hence the age of the piece of paper is
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