1. The carbon from the heartwood of a giant sequoia tree gives 11 counts per minute per gram carbon (1¿C), whereas the wood from the outer portion of the tree gives 15 counts per minute per gram carbon (C). How old is the tree?

1. The carbon from the heartwood of a giant sequoia tree gives 11 counts per minute per gram carbon (1¿C), whereas the wood from the outer portion of the tree gives 15 counts per minute per gram carbon (C). How old is the tree?

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10.11. The carbon from the heartwood of a giant sequoia tree gives 11 counts per minute per
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counts per minute per gram carbon (1C). How old is the tree?

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