A wooden artifact emits 11.1 beta particles per minute via the radioactive decay of ¹4C: 14 14 0 C →> N + e 6 7 If a standard wood sample (0 years of age) emits 35.2 beta particles per minute, determine the age of the artifact. The half-life for ¹4C decay is 5710 years.

A wooden artifact emits 11.1 beta particles per minute via the radioactive decay of ¹4C: 14 14 0 C →> N + e 6 7 If a standard wood sample (0 years of age) emits 35.2 beta particles per minute, determine the age of the artifact. The half-life for ¹4C decay is 5710 years.

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A wooden artifact emits 11.1 beta particles per minute via the radioactive decay of ¹4C:
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If a standard wood sample (0 years of age) emits 35.2 beta particles per minute, determine the age of the artifact.
The half-life for ¹4C decay is 5710 years.

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